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Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Mantel Clocks

French, 1847-1919

Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley was a French cabinetmaker and sculptor who was highly acclaimed for his work in the Louis XIV and Louis XV styles. Beurdeley’s grandfather, Jean Beurdeley, fought in Napoleon’s army. Following his military career, he opened a cabinetmaking business in Paris. A.E. Beurdeley’s father, Louis Beurdeley, taught him the family trade. 

In 1875 Beurdeley took over the family business after working beside his father for many years. The Beurdeley family’s fine furnishings had been popular among the elite and wealthy of the time such as Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. To have a piece of Beurdeley luxury furniture in your home was a symbol of social status and refined taste.

A.E. Beurdeley was celebrated for his craftsmanship. In 1878, he won the gold medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, France. In 1893, following the Universal Exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he was awarded Chevalier de la Légion D’honneur, the highest honor given in France. Between 1894 and 1895, Beurdeley closed his shops in France and retired to his hotel in the Rue de Clichy. He spent the remainder of his life mostly in seclusion. 

In his later years, A.E. Beurdeley became a prolific art collector. He was well known for buying and selling large collections of furniture, porcelain sculptures and paintings. In 1905, he acquired an impressive collection of drawings by 18th century artists François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Nicolas Lancret and Antoine Watteau. When he died, he left 25,000 francs to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 1900, Beurdeley held the largest collection of engravings in Europe. His collections can be seen in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

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Creator: Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
French Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
This charming antique French mantel clock is crafted by famous French maker, Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919). The work is rendered in the eleg...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Rouge Marble Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Alfred Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Napoleon III Period Rouge Marble Gilt & Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Movement marked: J. Lefebvre Fils Paris & Numbered1938 Movement stamped: Medaille De Bronze J. Marti & Cie & Numbered 92 Dial signed: A. Beurdeley Fila, Paris France, Circa 1875 Dimensions: Height: 24" (61cm), Width: 22" (56cm) Depth: 11" (28cm) Excellent Working Condition Biography French — Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley was a Parisian cabinetmaker who specialized in the manufacture of luxurious French furnishings...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

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Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley mantel clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley mantel clocks, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original mantel clocks by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider mantel clocks by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Henri Picard, and Raingo Frères. Prices for Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley mantel clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,865 and can go as high as $57,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $36,182.

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