Thomas-Victor SERGENT, Cherubs and satyr clock in ceramic slip

Thomas-Victor SERGENT, Cherubs and satyr clock in ceramic slip

Palissy suite
Polychrome glazed ceramic
Date
circa 1870/1880
Size
width 44 cm - height 67 cm
Collection
Barbotine & Majolica
Condition
pristine state
Inventory number
234
Price
2'400
 

Very rare and important clock.

 

Exceptional ceramic decorations on a marbled background comprising two cherubs on each side, one carrying a sheaf of wheat the other a dove. On the upper central part a satyr's head surrounded by fruit, on the lower central part, a cherub's head wearing a lion's head and a coat of arms.

 

The upper cantilevered part is supported by two lion heads with a winding surface.

 

The central dial inserted on a pedestal, includes Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, on a white enamel background.

 

Attributed to Thomas Victor Sergent (1830/1890)