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Sculpture clock, the glory of Napoleon, the Capitulation of Ulm, Louis Philippe ca. 1850.

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Name: Sculpture clock, the glory of Napoleon, the Capitulation of Ulm, Louis Philippe ca. 1850.
Reference: DRVA100371
Techniques: Gilded
Colors: Gold, White, Black

Categories: Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials: Bronze Silver
Styles: Empire
Periods: 19th Century Antique
Origins: France

Description

Sculpture clock, the glory of Napoleon on his rearing horse, the Capitulation of Ulm, Louis Philippe ca. 1850.
The clock shows a sculpture of Napoleon, sitting on his silver-plated horse and symbolizing his victory in 1805 during the Third Coalition War, a battle known as the Battle of Ulm or the Capitulation of Ulm. It is likely that he is riding on his horse Marengo. The clock bears the inscription: "Honneur au courage malheureux" and "Capitulation d'Ulm". Napoleon has won the battle and brings 'honor to unfortunate courage'. Interesting details include the legs being depicted as cannons, Napoleon in emperor's costume and saluting with a hat, an eagle, in the base we see swords, drum, trumpet, etc.
After the victory over the Coalition (Great Britain, Austria, Sweden, Russia forming a coalition to overthrow the French Empire) in Ulm, Napoleon takes the Habsburg Empire with the capture of the capital Vienna.
The clock has an 8-day movement with half-hourly striking on a bell. The theme, The Battle of Ulm, is indicated on the case. Fire-gilded case and ornaments. HxWxD 53x33x13 cm.

Price 3.450,-

In the literature we find the mantel clock classified with 'Pendule Bronze Historique', Napoléon à la Capitulation d'Ulm 1805, Pendule à La Gloire De Napoléon.
The mantel clock can be seen in the collection 'musées de l'île d'Aix' and 'musées Malmaison'.