19th Century Fireplace Garniture "Floral Spring" L.&F. Moreau & Japy
- Dimensions :
- H36 x W69 x D15
- Color :
- burgundy
- Material :
- marble
- Style :
- art nouveau
• The sculpture: Titled "Spring Blossoms, " signed on the plaque by the famous sculptors Louis and François Moreau (Gold Medalists). It depicts a graceful young woman picking flowers accompanied by a winged putto pouring from a cornucopia. • The movement: High-quality clock mechanism signed Japy (Grand Medal of Honor 1883). The clock is functional. • Materials & Condition: Regule with a rich gilded patina, the whole resting on superb bases of veined red griotte marble. Note: the marble shows some signs of wear, including slight cracks and chips visible on the left and right sides, consistent with the age of the piece and in no way detracting from its magnificent visual presence. The set comes with its key and pendulum. Note: the clock functions impeccably. Clock dimensions: Height: 36 cm. Width: 43.5 cm. Depth: 15 cm. Vase/urn dimensions: Height: 36 cm. Width: 12 cm. Depth: 12 cm. Total weight: 16 kg. Materials: Patinated regule. Veined red marble.