Lot 122

Monumental 5-Foot DeBrine "Bray-sur-Seine" Oversized Decorative Roman Numeral Wall Clock, French Railway Station Style Architectural Wall Art

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Monumental 5-Foot DeBrine "Bray-sur-Seine" Oversized Decorative Roman Numeral Wall Clock, French Railway Station Style Architectural Wall Art
Monumental 5-Foot DeBrine "Bray-sur-Seine" Oversized Decorative Roman Numeral Wall Clock, French Railway Station Style Architectural Wall Art
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Monumental 5-Foot DeBrine "Bray-sur-Seine" Oversized Decorative Roman Numeral Wall Clock, French Railway Station Style Architectural Wall Art

Current Bid: $60

(6 Bids)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An impressive monumental five-foot decorative wall clock inspired by the iconic railway station clocks of historic France, featuring the celebrated "DeBrine – Bray-sur-Seine" dial design. Executed on a dramatic oversized scale, this architectural statement piece evokes the timeless elegance of nineteenth and early twentieth-century European train stations, where large Roman numeral clocks served as both practical timekeepers and enduring symbols of civic architecture. The expansive circular dial is finished in an attractively distressed antique cream with bold black Roman numerals, decorative minute markers, and ornate black metal hands, all enclosed within a weathered gray-finished frame that enhances its authentic vintage appearance. The dial prominently displays the "DeBrine" and "Bray-sur-Seine" inscriptions, referencing the historic French commune and lending the piece an unmistakable Continental aesthetic. Constructed with a substantial wooden backing and built on an impressive architectural scale, the clock was designed as decorative wall art rather than a functioning timepiece. Its exceptional size and visual impact make it ideally suited for installation above a fireplace, in a grand entry hall, great room, restaurant, winery, boutique, office, hotel lobby, or commercial interior where oversized European-inspired décor is desired. Oversized station clocks have become among the most sought-after elements in contemporary farmhouse, industrial loft, French country, and rustic interiors. Drawing inspiration from the monumental public clocks that once adorned railway terminals throughout Europe, these decorative pieces combine historic character with modern architectural presence, transforming large wall spaces into dramatic focal points. A commanding example of oversized architectural décor, this DeBrine "Bray-sur-Seine" wall clock offers timeless European styling, exceptional scale, and remarkable decorative versatility for both residential and commercial settings.

  • Circa: Late 20th to Early 21st Century
  • Condition: Very good pre-owned decorative condition. Constructed with a substantial wood backing and finished with a distressed antique-style face. Displays expected cosmetic wear including minor scratches, scuffs, finish variation, and storage marks consistent with previous ownership and use. Rear wood panel exhibits surface wear as photographed. Decorative clock hands appear intact. This piece is intended as decorative wall art and is not represented as a functioning timepiece. Exceptionally heavy due to its oversized wood construction.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 + $50