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A BEAUTIFUL CLOCK FEATURING THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS
in gilded br…
See original version (French)
233
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A BEAUTIFUL CLOCK FEATURING THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS
in gilded br…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
A BEAUTIFUL CLOCK FEATURING THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS
in gilded bronze, depicting the famous couple, Zuleica, daughter of Pasha Giaffir, protected by her lover Selim, on a base decorated with stylised foliage.
France, c. 1830–40.
A BRONZE CLOCK, “THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS”, FRANCE, CA. 1830/40.
H. 48 CM (18 7/8 IN.)
NOTE
This model is also known as the “Couple de Parganiotes” or “Couple de Parga” clock.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
For a similar clock, see Stéphan Adler’s book, *Les Heures du Philhellénisme, Les pendules philhelléniques françaises*, Éditions Olkos, Athens, 2018, No. 139, p. 285.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
ORIENTALISM, ISLAMIC ART & PHILHELLENISM
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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