Antique French Clock Topper GLOIRE AU TRAVAIL Par Ch. Vely Figural Statue For Sale

This\"Gloire au Travail\" (Glory to Work) antique figural statue by late 19th-century French sculptor Charles Vély (Ch. Vély) is a classic piece of Art Nouveau allegory. These figures were widely produced in France during the late 1800s and early 1900s, serving either as standalone desktop sculptures or as ornate clock toppers integrated into large marble mantel clocks.

• Material: This French clock statue is cast in régule (spelter)—a zinc-based white metal alloy—and finished with a multi-toned bronze or golden-brown chemical patina.
  
• The Base: As a clock topper it features an incised plaque by Ch. Vély near the figure\'s feet.
• Dimensions: This statue is quite substantial. Originally mounted on a clock base standing about 22incheshigh

\"Originally mounted atop a French mantel clock. One hand missing and thumb missing on opposite hand.\"

Antique French figural clock topper titled \"GLOIRE AU TRAVAIL\" (\"Glory to Work\"), marked \"Par Ch. Vely\" on the original front plaque.

This impressive allegorical sculpture originally sat atop an antique French mantel clock and features a winged figure honoring labor and industry. The sculpture displays a dark bronze-tone finish with excellent detail throughout the figures, wings, drapery, and base.

Measures approximately 22 inches tall (not including the mounting bolt) and weighs approximately 11 pounds.

Condition:

• Estate-found condition

• Originally removed from an antique French mantel clock

• One hand is missing

• Thumb is missing from the opposite hand

• Age-related wear, scratches, finish loss, and patina wear present

• Original title plaque remains attached and legible

• Mounting bolt remains attached to the underside

• Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description

Despite the condition issues, this is a large, impressive decorative piece that displays well and would make an excellent addition to a collection of antique clock parts, French decorative arts, spelter sculptures, or figural statuary.

Sold as found and as pictured.

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