Art Nouveau Gilt Sculptural Mantel Clock

The movement of this clock has an anchor escapement and rack striking on a gong. The gilt-metal case has a naturalistically shaped base in the Art Nouveau tradition, with two gracefully shaped supports placed in front of a relief of a woman.

Art Nouveau (“new art” in French) was an art and decorative arts style popular around 1890–1910. As a response to the realism of 19th century art, Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms, using graceful, fluid, curved lines. Its influence included the decorative arts, jewelry, graphic arts, architecture, furniture, and household items.