{"product_id":"untitled-oct4_16-12-22","title":"French 19th Century Clock Amour et Psyche by Antonio Canova","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is a magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate 19th-century French figural mantel clock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emounted on a figured specimen marble base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculptural group depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, faithfully modeled after the celebrated neoclassical masterpiece by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova (originally carved in 1787 and housed in the Musée du Louvre). It captures the dramatic mythological moment when Cupid (Eros) awakens the lifeless Psyche with a tender touch and embrace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clock Mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe internal movement has been carefully replaced by an  accurate digital movement providing a convenient alternative to the mechanical movement  However the original movement also comes with the clock and could be re\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efitted if wished. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated into the naturalistic rock-work base below the figures is the clock face housing an 8-day mechanical movement by renowned French makers such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapy Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a white enamel dial with delicate painted details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece features finely chased and fire-gilt ormolu-style patination, resting upon a sweeping circular marble plinth fitted with decorative feet and a gallery plaque.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning convergence of high-romantic neoclassical sculpture and fine horology, pieces of this scale and quality represent the best of 19th-century French decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lenkiewicz Arts And Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61060345168206,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9141\/4862\/files\/6047D5F2-A36C-4AAD-A5F4-1E1D56F69447.png?v=1791585545","url":"https:\/\/lenkiewiczartsandjewellery.com\/products\/untitled-oct4_16-12-22","provider":"Lenkiewicz Arts And Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}