Large Bronze Pendulum by Aimé Millet, Flora Sculpture Art Nouveau 19th Century

  
The piece is signed on the terrace. The richly decorated base of stylized foliage fits within the emerging Art Nouveau aesthetic.

It rests on four lion-shaped feet made of gilded bronze, with rings in their mouths. Circular dial made of gilded bronze, adorned with night blue enamel Roman numerals. Clockwork movement signed Japy Frères et Cie, a renowned house awarded a gold medal at the 1855 Universal Exhibition.

Materials: Patinated and gilded bronze, enamel. Condition: Very good overall condition, original patina, mechanism to be checked (delivered with the key).

French sculptor and medallist, Aimé Millet was a student of David d'Angers and exhibited regularly at the Salon from 1840. He specialized in allegorical and decorative subjects. Among his major works are the statue of Apollo on the roof of the Opéra Garnier in Paris and several public monuments.

His style, between romantic classicism and the prefiguration of Art Nouveau, is elegantly illustrated here. A prestigious decorative piece, ideal for a fireplace, a library, or a specialized gallery.