Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Gilded Bronze And Cobalt Blue Enamel clockset

A magnificent and imposing 19th-century French mantelpiece set, consisting of a clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, crafted from finely chiseled and gilded bronze, accented with sumptuous cobalt blue enamel elements. The clock is signed “Alph. Giroux & Cie Paris” on both the dial and the movement. The clock features a charming mythological composition depicting two cupids seated on a richly ornamented chariot drawn by goats. The delicately modeled figures demonstrate remarkable quality in both sculpture and engraving. The clock rests on a substantial rectangular base adorned with cobalt blue enamel panels, decorated with lively scenes of white putti playing in a rural landscape, among trees, flowers, and garlands. The contrast between the depth of the cobalt blue and the brilliance of the gilding lends this piece a particularly refined elegance. The two matching candelabra, each with five lights, feature graceful gilded bronze putti supporting bouquets of leafy, flowing light arms. Their cylindrical bases echo the clock’s rich enameled decorations, creating a highly harmonious ensemble. This set perfectly illustrates the taste for luxurious objets d’art and elaborate sculptural compositions that characterized the great Parisian houses of the Second Empire. Alphonse Giroux & Cie, a renowned Parisian firm specializing in luxury art objects and furnishings, was celebrated for the quality and refinement of its creations designed for a prestigious clientele. A set remarkable for its proportions, the richness of its decoration, and the quality of its craftsmanship. Origin: France, Paris
Period: Napoleon III, 19th century
Maker: Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris
Materials: Gilded bronze and cobalt blue enamel Dimensions Clock: Height: 38 cmWidth: 54 cmDepth: 20 cmCandelabra: Height: 59 cmWidth: 24 cmAn exceptional mantelpiece set, ideal for a collection of 19th-century art objects or a prestigious interior.