French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Putto and Dog

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French Empire Period | France | Fire-gilt bronze (ormolu), patinated bronze, enamel dial, brass... | circa 1805–1815

Value: If authentic: USD 12,000–18,000 at auction. If later reproduction: USD...

This is a high-quality French Empire period mantel clock displaying excellent sculptural modeling, deep mercury gilding, and a signed Paris dial. The iconography, materials, and construction are consistent with early...