"bronze Portico Clock From The Empire Period "return From Egypt"'

Discover this magnificent bronze portico clock under a globe, a true testimony to the return from Egypt during the Empire period. Sculpted with finesse in chiseled and gilded bronze, this piece evokes the exoticism and grandeur of the discoveries made during this historical period. The main motif of the clock is decorated with Egyptian caryatids, female figures sculpted in a majestic posture, recalling the influence of Egyptian art on Europe at that time. Floral garlands, symbols of fertility and fidelity, as well as zoomorphs, enrich the decor, adding a touch of mystery and symbolism to the whole. The enameled and bronze dial signed by the young Parisian watchmaker, very renowned at the time, with its pendulum representing two signs and it's eagle, majestic, all delicately worked, rests on an oval base and spinning top feet highlighting the harmony of its design. Despite its age, this clock is in working order, testifying to the quality of its mechanism and its conservation over the centuries. This exquisite piece transports its viewer through time, evoking the travels, discoveries and emotions of