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Rare Eugene Bagues Dark and Bright Bronze French Cartel Clock with Putti

Name: Rare Eugene Bagues Dark and Bright Bronze French Cartel Clock with Putti
Brand: Maison Baguès
Rating: 4.9 (124 reviews)

$6,750List Price

About the Item

This exceptional 1920s French bronze cartel clock by Eugène Baguès is a masterful expression of Parisian decorative arts, combining the theatrical richness of the Louis XV revival with the impeccable craftsmanship for which Baguès is renowned. Executed in finely cast and chased bronze, the clock presents a dramatic vertical composition centered by a circular enamel dial with Roman numerals, elegant blued-steel hands, and finely balanced proportions. The dial is framed by an ornate rocaille cartouche, richly sculpted with scrolling foliage and shell motifs, creating a luminous focal point against the wall. Flanking and surmounting the dial are exuberant putti figures, rendered in dark patinated bronze to heighten contrast and sculptural depth. Their dynamic poses—one reaching, the other tumbling—introduce movement and narrative, a hallmark of high-quality French bronzework of the period. Above, the architectural crest rises with classical symmetry, crowned by an urn finial and accented with acanthus leaves, masks, and scrolling volutes, all meticulously chased to catch and reflect light. The interplay between gilt and patinated surfaces gives the clock remarkable visual richness from every angle. Clocks of this caliber were designed not merely as timepieces, but as decorative centerpieces, intended for grand salons, libraries, or above mantelpieces in refined interiors. The scale, ornamentation, and precision of execution place this example firmly in the luxury category, appealing equally to collectors of French clocks and connoisseurs of early 20th-century decorative arts. About Eugène Baguès and the Baguès legacy: Founded in Paris in the mid-19th century, Eugène Baguès began as a bronze foundry and rose to prominence as one of France’s most prestigious makers of lighting and decorative metalwork. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Baguès was celebrated for its mastery of bronze casting, chasing, gilding, and later, electrified lighting. The firm became especially associated with luxurious chandeliers, wall sconces, mirrors, and clocks inspired by Louis XV, Louis XVI, and neoclassical models, often reinterpreted with early modern elegance. Pieces bearing the Baguès name were favored by elite decorators and discerning clients for their exceptional quality and unmistakable Parisian sophistication. Today, authentic Baguès works—particularly large-scale bronzes such as cartel clocks—are highly sought after, valued for their artistry, historical importance, and enduring decorative impact. Dimensions: 43 inches high x 16 inches wide x 8 inches deep.

Creator:
Maison Baguès (Clockmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Style:
Belle Époque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with minor signs of age and wear. Any clocksmith can make this calibrate time correctly.
Seller Location:
Swedesboro, NJ
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2091348044292

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Maison Baguès

Since its establishment in 1860, the Maison Baguès has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury lighting design. Each piece the firm makes is hand-assembled using traditional techniques in order to emphasize the elegance and excellence of their detailed artisanal work. Still the epitome of savoir-faire, Maison Baguès’ luxurious chandeliers, floor lamps and other lighting fixtures are prized for their craftsmanship, beauty and harmony.

The master metalsmith Noël Baguès founded the company as specialists in liturgical bronzes, but by 1880 the company had expanded into the production of bronze light fixtures in response to the development of electrical lighting. Carried on by Noël’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress, adding intricately detailed iron lighting collections in the 1920s as well as stair banisters, gates and accessory tables.

Baguès began selling internationally in the interwar period, expanding the company’s operation to New York, Rome and Cairo. Noted for their high-end handcrafted work, such as complex carved sconces and hand-strung crystal chandeliers, Maison Baguès appealed to an elite clientele.

While Baguès’ Art Deco crystal lighting fixtures drew the most attention, the company was also known for bespoke metalwork that drew commissions from important interior designers and decorating firms such as Maison Jansen and Raymond Subes. The idiosyncratic genius Armand-Albert Rateau used Maison Baguès accessories to decorate the interiors of Jeanne Lanvin’s town home in 1928. Maison Baguès products have also been featured in luxury hotels like Paris's George V and the Savoy in London.

Today, Maison Baguès continues its history of delicate, detailed work and devotes much of its enterprise to preserving the company’s heritage through restoration. Their efforts are worth it.

As you will see on 1stDibs, Maison Baguès remains the last word in classic French lighting and metalwork.

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