french-art-nouveau-figural-clock
Lot 915
French Art Nouveau Figural Clock
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, unsigned, time and strike brass movement, hand-painted porcelain dial, this set into a white metal sculpture having a title plate reading "La Confidence Par Peron (sic)," the work cast with the signature "Ch Perron" and a mark stating "Fabrication Francaise / Made in France," the figures are bronzed whereas other elements are finished to variously suggest stone, water or foliage, the whole is set upon a green marble base with gilt metal foliate feet. Key and pendulum are included.

27.5 x 13.25 x 9 in.

The clock has been restored yet is not guaranteed to run; wear to the high points of the sculpture reveals toned white metal beneath; trivial chips to the marble's extremities. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.

$400 - 600