Empire Pendule Cupid and Psyche

Dimensions: 36 x 27 x 15 cm

Description:
Depiction designed by the famous Parisian bronzier Claude Galle (1759-1815) - Cupid removes the veil from Psyche.

Feet worked out as butterfly wings support the base, with a stair-like structure.
On the right stands the disarmed Cupid, bow and arrow lie beside him on the stairs. Clad only in a cloth, he unveils Psyche, who sits facing him on the steps. Psyche, dressed in a light tunic, pulls Cupid towards her with her left arm.

Behind the couple rises a slender stele in which the clockwork is mounted. We see an enamelled dial with black numerals and gold Breguet hands. The head of the clock follows the shape of the finely chiselled bezel.
The frieze of palmettes as well as the appliqués with torch and loorbe wreath are typical design elements of the early 19th century.

All bronze parts are of fantastic quality. Details such as the structure of the wings, the hair, the contours of the faces, feet and hands are excellently worked out. The fire gilding is in a very beautiful condition. The interplay of bright and matt gilding gives an additional "depth" to the fully sculptured representation.

The movement is a typical French pendulum movement with an 8-day power reserve, thread suspension and a lock plate striking mechanism.
The clock strikes a bell on the half and full hour.

Condition: Cleaned and authentic condition. The movement runs reliably and accurately.