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Alabaster clock
Clock depicting the Abduction of Europa
19th century clock
19th century clock
Zeus and Europe clock
Alabaster clock
Clock depicting the abduction of Europe
Clock dating from 1830
19th century clock
19th century clock
Zeus and Europe clock
Clock on a rectangular base
Clock with gilt bronze dial
Clock with Roman numeral dial
Clock depicting Europe in an Antique-style tunic
Clock with engraved dolphins in low relief
Clock with Zeus metamophosed as a bull
19th century French clock
Antiques: clock, pendulum

ALABASTER CLOCK, "L'ENLEVEMENT D'EUROPE" (THE ABDUCTION OF EUROPE)

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Rare alabaster clock representing "The abduction of Europa" by Zeus metamorphosed into a bull. Europe, dressed in an antique tunic revealing a breast, is seated on the back of the animal decorated with garlands of flowers and holds in her hand a drape flying in the air. The whole rests on a rectangular base where the gilded bronze dial with Roman numerals is inserted, surrounded by two dolphins in low relief. The dial is signed "Alibert A Paris". The myth tells that Europa, Phoenician princess, daughter of Agenor, king of Tyre, while walking on the seashore with her companions, was noticed by Zeus for her beauty. The god decided to transform himself into a bull so that he could approach her. Europa, touched by the animal, sat on his back. Zeus took the opportunity to leap towards the sea and kidnap her.

Restoration period

Circa: 1830

Dim: W:32cm, D:14cm, H:53cm.

 

Condition report: One crack under the mechanism, front face. A small piece of ribbon is missing from the right-hand dolphin. Mechanism overhauled and in working order.

Period: 19th century, Restoration
Style: Ancient Rome and Greece, Restoration
Materials: Alabaster, Gilded bronze
Identifier Exists False
LP : 3002
Availability : Object available
Width : 32 (cm)
Height 53 (cm)
Depth 14 (cm)
Delivery : Calculated at time of payment

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