Clock Sculpture Bronze Aimé Millet Art Nouveau

  
The work is signed on the base. The base, richly decorated with stylized foliage, reflects the emerging Art Nouveau aesthetic. It rests on four gilt bronze lion feet, each holding a ring in its mouth. The circular dial, in gilt bronze, features midnight-blue enameled Roman numerals. The movement, signed Japy Frères et Cie—a renowned clockmaking house awarded the Medal of Honor at the 1855 Universal Exhibition—attests to its fine quality.

Materials: Patinated and gilt bronze, enamel. Condition: Very good overall condition, original patina; mechanism to be checked (comes with key). French sculptor and medallist, Aimé Millet was a pupil of David d'Angers and regularly exhibited at the Salon from 1840 onward.

He specialized in allegorical and decorative subjects. Among his major works are the statue of Apollo atop the Paris Opéra Garnier and several public monuments. His style, blending romantic classicism with the early Art Nouveau spirit, is elegantly exemplified in this piece.

A prestigious decorative work, ideal for a mantelpiece, library, or fine art gallery.