Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze & Marble Statue Clock of Homer by Ravrio 1810 Drawings & Prints who acquired the desk in

who acquired the desk in Milan in the late 1950s

aside from being a muralist he painted works in oils and acrylics

including light fixtures that had a horizontal Prairie School design influence

nature-inspired glass and furniture featuring botanical motifs

A very Fine antique French Empire gilt bronze statue clock

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze & Marble Statue Clock of Homer by Ravrio 1810 Drawings & Prints who acquired the desk inA very Fine antique French Empire gilt bronze statue clock, depicting Homer in the Ruins of Troy, by Andr Antoine Ravrio (1759 1814), circa 1810. This exquisite large scale example of an early 19th century French Empire patinated and fire gilt bronze ormolu, malachite marble clock, depicting the famous Greek poet Homer in the ruins of Troy, with a lyre and accompanied by his dog. Eight day silk suspension, the gilt dial signed "A. Ravrio" and having