An Art Deco figural gilt bronze and marble Egyptian three-piece clock garniture.
French, circa 1925.
With two Egyptian female figures in gilt bronze, standing upon the rectangular footed Rosso marble and pink onyx base, their arms out-stretched above them holding the clock, with two figural garnitures, original pendulum with stylised basket of flowers and key.
Egyptomania was a strong inspiration for the art deco artists. A full chapter about this in the very good book about art deco by Charlotte Benton, Tim Benton and Ghislaine wood. (Page 40 to 50).
Clock: 12.75 inches (32.5cm) wide, 5 inches deep (12.5cm) and 14.75 inches (37.5cm) high.
Garnitures: 6.75 inches (17cm) wide, 5.5 inches (14cm) deep and 9.25 inches (23.5cm) high.
Condition is vintage and used but very good.
Original price was: £1,895.00.£1,705.50Current price is: £1,705.50.