Guillaume DENIERE (1815-1901), bronze manufacturer in Paris. - Lot 251

Guillaume DENIERE (1815-1901), bronze manufacturer in Paris. An important ormolu and white marble mantel set with allegories of abundance, comprising a clock and two candelabras. The clock rests on a six-legged base and features a rich ormolu decoration of foliage interlacing, laurel frieze, baskets of fruit and flowers, rows of pearls and fluting. It is surmounted by two putti figures, one holding a bunch of grapes and a cup, the other a sheaf of wheat. The enameled dial with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes is framed by a garland of roses on one side and vine branches on the other, and topped by a knotted ribbon and a large "Medici" vase filled with flowers and fruit. Openworked hands, dial and movement signed by DENIERE. The candelabras resting on white marble bases feature chased and gilded bronze putti seated on a rock ledge and holding a torchiere from which 5 richly foliated Rocaille-style light arms emerge. Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Small enamel chip on the dial Dimensions of clock: 44 x 51 x 17.5 cm Height of candelabra: 51 cm