Louis XVI Style, Three Piece Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s

Description

Louis XVI Style, Three Piece Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s

A finely cast bronze and marble clock set depicting Leto and her Children Apollo and Diana. The set having a Made in France Foundry Stamp and a Plaque marked Auguste Moreau dated 1891. The candelabra having rams heads with five arms are large and impressive flanking a mantle clock displaying the lovely Leto playing in the garden with between two marble columns with her loving twin children. Seemingly too much to list regarding this finely cast work of art. Clock comes with key and stunning sunburst pendulum having a bust.

The ancient Roman goddess of the hunt was Diana. She was the twin sister of the god Apollo. She was also associated with the moon, chastity, fertility, slaves, and the woods.

Clock: 21.5H x 12W x 7D
Candle Holders: 25.5H x 13.25W x 13.25D

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