A Fine Antique French Figural Mantel Clock ~Amour et Psyché~ After Antonio Canova ~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A superb antique French mantel clock, finely cast and patinated, depicting the iconic embrace of Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss after the celebrated marble by Antonio Canova (1757–1822). The scene captures the mythological lovers at the moment of awakening, Psyche reclining in Cupid’s arms as his outstretched wings form a dramatic backdrop, symbolising the triumph of love and devotion.

The beautifully modelled figures are executed in dark patinated metal, their fluid drapery and delicate anatomy rendered with exceptional detail. The sculpture is mounted upon an elegant oval base of richly figured variegated marble, raised on finely turned gilt feet, with a central gilt-bronze bezel enclosing a porcelain enamel dial with floral swags and finely fretted gilt brass hands. The base bears a brass title plaque engraved Amour et Psyché.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video to hear the bell and watch the clock running.

This clock exemplifies the 19th-century French tradition of marrying classical art with functional decorative objects, making it both a timepiece and a work of sculpture. A statement piece for the mantel or console, it embodies the romance and artistry of the Belle Époque.

Condition of the case is excellent, there is some wear and marks to the original patination and some slight cracking to the rear of the case. Marble is also very good with a good polish and slight nibbles to the edges. Dial is also excellent with no damage. 

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock run -
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