French, large swinging arm clock, now suspended from a double statue depicting Persephone's return from Hades in the arms of Hermes, carried on his chariot. Most cast figures from this era evidence the revival of Greek mythological themes; this one is

French, large swinging arm clock, now suspended from a double statue depicting Persephone's return from Hades in the arms of Hermes, carried on his chariot. Most cast figures from this era evidence the revival of Greek mythological themes; this one is patinated spelter, giving the appearance of bronze. The movement contained within the ball is signed Paul Garnier, Paris, c1890 it appears that the statue was originally for stand alone observation; Persephone's hand has been drilled to accept the suspension stud. Both balls on the arm have had dents removed and have been repainted dark blue. The hands are replacements and painted gold. Still, the overall visual effects of the arm and statue are impressive. Diameter of ball = 6.75" Diameter of statue base = 15" Ht of figure 36" overall Ht = 44"