French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche
Located in London, GB
This is the largest and most impressive of the genre of clock designs that Jean-Andre Reiche made for the Emperor Napoleon in 1807.
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock Urania - Allegory of astronomy Montpellier Bronze, marble, enamel circa 1825 Dimensions: Height x width x depth: 37 x 31 x 10 cm Description: Beautiful mantel clock d...
Enamel, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813
Located in Greven, DE
Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris Bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1813 Dimensions: H x W x D: 30 x 30 x 15 cm Description: The "La Lieuse" pendulum is probably the best-kn...
Enamel, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Empire Pendule Portefaix circa 1810 Paris
Located in Münster, DE
Interesting facts: The depiction of Le Portefaix was created by the Parisian bronze caster Jean-André Reiche, who had his artistic design registered in Paris in 1808.
Bronze, Enamel
Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert
Located in London, GB
This model is based on a design by Jean Andre Reiche. This model stands on a superb burr maple veneered base, inset with mother of pearl & contains an early two tune pull wind musica...
Bronze, Ormolu
The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A popular motif during this period, Emperor Napoleon owned a similar clock made by master bronzier Jean-André Reiche in 1807—marking it as a quintessential objet d'art that defined t...
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810
By Faizan A Paris
Located in Greven, DE
Interesting facts: The model of the barrel roller was designed by Jean-André Reiche around 1805. Reiche, who was born in Leipzig in 1752, moved to Paris, where he was accepted into t...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Interesting facts: The depiction of Le Portefaix was created by the Parisian bronze caster Jean-André Reiche, who had his artistic design registered in Paris in 1808.
Ormolu
French Empire Duchess du Berry Clock by Jean-André Reiche
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by master bronzier Jean-André Reiche, this magnificent clock epitomizes Neoclassical refinement and luxury that defined the aristocratic tastes of the Empire period.
Enamel, Ormolu
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H 14.57 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
Jean-André Reiche, Empire Pendule Urania, Allegory of Astronomy, Paris, 1820s
Located in Greven, DE
Jean-André Reiche - Allegory of astronomy Paris bronze, marble, enamel around 1820 Dimensions: 37 x 31 x 10 cm Description: Beautiful mantel clock designed by the famous ...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Mantle Clock with Chariot of Telemachus, Paris, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The base is modeled after a design by Jean-André Reiche. The wheel of the chariot houses the clockwork and the enamel clock face ring with roman numerals.
Enamel, Bronze
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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Mantle Clock with Chariot of Telemachus, Paris, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The base is modeled after a design by Jean-André Reiche. The wheel of the chariot houses the clockwork and the enamel clock face ring with roman numerals.
Bronze, Enamel
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H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
French Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'L'Angelot Endormi', Reiche, Paris, Ca 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendulum clock from the Restoration period around 1820, based on a model by Jean-André REICHE (1752-1817): Jean-André Reiche (originally: Reich) was one of the most important Parisia...
Bronze
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H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Pendule, La Lieuse, La Lecture, Empire, c. 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 32 x 30 x 15 cm Description: The pendule "La Lieuse" is proba...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Empire Mantle Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A young boy and girl prepare to roast the coffee as the main subject pours coffee from a sack on his back into a barrel. Designed by Jean-Andre Reiche in 1808. A similar clock is in...
Bronze
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H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Mantel Clock, Paris and Brussels, c. 1810
By J. J. Hanset Bruxelles 1
Located in Greven, DE
Interesting facts: The depiction of Le Portefaix was created by the Parisian bronze caster Jean-André Reiche, who had his artistic design registered in Paris in 1808.
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
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H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Firegilt Bronze, Empire, Circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Fun Facts: The depiction of Le Portefaix is by Parisian bronze caster Jean-André Reiche, who registered his artistic design in Paris in 1808.
Bronze
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H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 5.12 in
Gilt Bronze Empire Clock Depicting Minerva after the Model by Reiche, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
There are many known surviving models, including one at Malmaison. Jean-André Reiche was born the son of a Leipzig shop owner in 1752.
Bronze
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H 16 in W 15 in D 5 in
French Empire Ormolu & Marble Clock of "the Astronomy Lesson" by Jean Reiche
Located in London, GB
This is the largest and most impressive of the genre of clock designs that Jean-Andre Reiche made for the Emperor Napoleon in 1807.
Marble, Ormolu
Duchess du Barry Empire Clock
Located in Vancouver, BC
Because of its outstanding quality, pendulum clocks by Jean-Andre Reiche often ended up in the inventory of imperial families.
Enamel, Brass, Steel, Bronze
Period French Directoire mantle clock known as "La Lecture"
Located in Vancouver, BC
French Directoire clock often referred to as 'the reader' or by its french name "la Lecture" originally designed by Jean-Andre Reiche. The original is one of the most liked and ofte...
Marble, Ormolu
French Empire figural shelf clock with a maiden at a needlework.
Located in Sharon, MA
The clock is attributed to the celebrated French sculpture Jean-Andre Reiche, [1752-1817]. A series of shelf clocks feature a similar motif of a young lady seated at a table.
Ormolu
$12,000Sale Price|47% Off
H 56 in W 23 in D 9 in
Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medallion below the clock dial shows a ce...
Brass, Bronze
$10,261
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Miniature Empire Bronze Clock - Matelot Paris fire-gilded and patinated bronze early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 18 x 14 x 9 cm Description: Very rare miniature of the fam...
Bronze
$74,850
H 28 in W 30 in D 10.5 in
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 55cm, width 43cm, depth 13cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is wro...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Empire Ormolu mantel clock resting on four turned feet supporting an oval base with raised garland and zig-zag rope decoration. Two scholars are seated upon the base both stud...
Ormolu
$110,776
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Claude Galle, (1759–1815, master in 1786) is one of the most renowned bronziers active during the Napoleonic period, such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire, André-Antoine Ravrio and Louis-S...
Marble, Bronze
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