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French Bronze Clocks
Elke Niehuser
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Description for French Bronze Clocks
Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors. Num Pages: 276 pages, 211 color & 1456 b/w photos. BIC Classification: WCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 240 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1962.
These pendulum clocks not only tell time but also depict magnificent bronze and gilded sculptures which more or less relate to time, especially of Greek and Roman mythology, American Indian or African origin, and inhabitants of exotic countries. The author explains the underlying stories and scenes of everyday life in panels which represent the new, post-revolutionary era of the middle class in 19th century France.
These pendulum clocks not only tell time but also depict magnificent bronze and gilded sculptures which more or less relate to time, especially of Greek and Roman mythology, American Indian or African origin, and inhabitants of exotic countries. The author explains the underlying stories and scenes of everyday life in panels which represent the new, post-revolutionary era of the middle class in 19th century France.
Product Details
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Series
Schiffer Book for Collectors
Number of Pages
272
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764309434
SKU
V9780764309434
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About Elke Niehuser
Dr. Elke Nieh*ser is an art historian specializing in the study of traditional images and their interpretation.
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