JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 16 September 2025 / 10:00 am start

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A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock,

Realised: $13,000 plus premium

Lot Details

she stands on an elaborate base with lions feet, her hands resting upon a shield wrapped around her back, draped in a diaphanous robe and wearing a helmet. Her wings held high and cherub to her head all support the gilded ball clock. One finger absent and one broken, other minor faults. The original clock movement striking on a bell. With plaque detailed 'Horloger Paris 849' enclosing a monogram. H.2360mm. Note: Athena is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and the arts. Provenance: Ex. Kerikeri estate. Large home of a diplomat.

A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++
A very impressive 19thC French monumental bronzed spelter statue of the Greek Goddess Athena mounted with a clock, Image 1++