Figural Bronze-Finished Mystery Clock with Art Nouveau Maiden

This decorative timepiece is a modern figural 'mystery' clock, standing approximately 20 to 24 inches tall. It features a cast metal statue of a classical Art Nouveau-style maiden, finished in a dark bronze patina, holding aloft a long lyre-shaped pendulum. The maiden is depicted in a flowing gown with wind-swept hair, standing upon a circular rococo-style base. The clock head itself is mounted at the top of the pendulum arm, creating the 'mystery' effect where the entire clock movement appears to oscillate. The clock face is cream-colored with black Arabic numerals and ornate spade hands. Notably, the dial is marked 'QUARTZ', which indicates this is a contemporary 20th or 21st-century reproduction of the 19th-century French swinging clocks popularized by makers like Auguste Moreau. The construction uses a battery-operated quartz movement rather than a traditional mechanical escapement. The metal appears to be a cold-cast resin or a light-weight white metal alloy (spelter) with a bronze-colored coating. The condition appears fair to good, with some minor surface dust and potential light scuffing on the base and the circular clock bezel. No major structural damage or missing components are visible in the photograph, though the movement functionality would need to be verified with a fresh battery.