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A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.

A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
3 580 - 4 470 EUR
3 630 - 4 540 USD
Hammer price
42 000 SEK
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Alexander Johansson
Stockholm
Alexander Johansson
Assistant Specialist Works of Art
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A figural Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, early 19th century.

'Atala and Chactas'. Patinated and gilt bronze. Modelled as Atala freeing Chactas from his bonds, raised on a canted rectangular plinth with an inset panel depicting Chactas carrying Atala, a monk following behind, supported on toupie feet. Enamelled Roman dial. Length 32, width 11, height 39,5 cm. Pendulum and key included.

Literature

Elke Niehüser, "Die Französische Bronzeuhr", (München: Callwey, 1997) p. 144.

More information

The model draws its inspiration from Chateaubriand's novel "Atala" published in 1801. A huge success, Napoleon rewarded Chateaubriand with the ambassadorship to Rome in gratitude. It also inspired depictions in various art forms—engravings, paintings, ballads, and here, as a clock case.