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Name:	French Swinging Mystery Clock (1333)
Movement:
Serial:	n/a
Style:	Swinging Mystery Clock
Age:	1860
Status:	Available
Description:
The eight day movement is contained within the bronze sphere at the top of the pendulum on which are attached the gilt Roman hour numerals with pierced and engraved brass hands. the figure is embossed with the sculptor's name 'Aug. Moreau' and an applied brass plaque engraved "Brise D'Automne" par A. Moreau (med. d'Or). Auguste Moreau was born in Dijon in 1834 and died in 1917, he was the youngest son of painter and sculptor Jean-Baptiste Moreau. Auguste is particularly known for his Art Noveau style figures with his subjects being primarily young maidens sensuously clad in a swirling diaphanous dress. In 1861 Auguste made his debut at the Salon where he would exhibit regularly until 1913.