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Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

French, 1810-1892

Founded by one-time Parisian wallpaper dealer Ferdinand Barbedienne and engineer Achille Collas, one of the most revered foundries in 19th-century France began with the invention of a revolutionary 1830s-era device that could produce proportional reproductions — large or small — of sculptures. Collas’s machine, which yielded miniature likenesses of antiquities for the interiors of homes the world over, was pivotal to the success of the F. Barbedienne Foundry. The successful firm earned prestigious awards and critical acclaim and created exquisite bronze candleholders, clocks and lamps for a range of wealthy and prominent clients. 

The duo first launched their company under the name Société Collas et Barbedienne, and early on, they optimized chemical processes for pigmenting and patinating their bronze statuettes. After Collas died in 1859, Barbedienne forged on alone, and the company’s name changed to simply F. Barbedienne.

Barbedienne employed more than 300 workers at that point, and the Maison created a range of furnishings and decorative objects that featured the integration of marble and ormolu accents. However, with the onset of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the foundry was forced to retrofit its molds, and the production of cannons replaced sculptures, furniture and vases.

When Ferdinand Barbedienne passed away in 1891, his nephew and heir, Gustave Leblanc, took over as president, changing the name to Leblanc-Barbedienne. Leblanc expanded production into Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, carrying on the company's legacy with monumental sculptures, and models and securing production rights for famous statues. Paul-Alexandre Dumas, an Art Nouveau maker and student of Louis Majorelle, succeeded Leblanc until the company's closing in 1952.

Barbedienne pieces had been exhibited regularly in the 19th century and were especially prevalent at Europe’s international expositions and world’s fairs, where they received numerous prizes. Today, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris holds dozens of Barbedienne works in its collection, including intricate mirrors, vases and cups created by Louis-Constant Sévin at the foundry. For more than two decades, Sévin created lamps, boxes and more at Maison Barbedienne. Working alongside award-winning chaser Désiré Attarge, Sévin designed Napoleon III-era works that greatly appealed to European nobility.

Other notable artists who collaborated with Barbedienne included Eugene Aizelin, Emmanuel Fremiet, Antonin Mercié, Emile Guillemin, Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain and Auguste Rodin.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique Ferdinand Barbedienne decorative objects, lighting and more.

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Creator: Ferdinand Barbedienne
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Height 121cm, width 64cm, depth 28cm Expertly produced in France during the final de...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne

$161,579
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant and richly chased 19th century French Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed F. Barbedienne. The clock is raised by five toupee shaped feet. At the frieze are two rosettes encompassing a Rinceau design below the berried laurel band. Above is the original beveled curved glass door and enameled dial. The pediment is decorated with acanthus leaves. At the top is the urn of prosperity with a finial draped by a laurel leaf garland...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne

$9,800
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

$10,098
Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Antique patinated bronze and onyx mantel clock by Mercié and Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Height 113cm, width 58cm, depth 40cm Two renowned French makers, Antonin Mercié (...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne

Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne

$60,592
Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 93cm, width 60cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: Height 97cm, width 46cm, depth 33cm This monumental marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece set is a stunning example of Barbedienne's craftsmanship during the Parisian Belle Époque. Paul Dubois' 'Le Courage Militaire...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

$74,057 / set
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
French mantel clock by Ferdinand Barbedienne consisting of a terminal clock in the form of a fluted column in white marble and de...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures

19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures

$8,750 Sale Price
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Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock Set
By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style ormolu and rouge griotte marble clock set French, 1867 Clock: height 67cm, width 46cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 81cm...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock Set
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock Set

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock Set

$60,860 / set
French clock in bronze by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice clock in bronze made by F.BARBEDIENNE louis XVI style of very high quality the dial of the clock is in enamel, and its remarkably executed by one the best bronziers of ...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French clock in bronze by Barbedienne
French clock in bronze by Barbedienne

French clock in bronze by Barbedienne

$4,500
Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in London, GB
This ormolu clock is an exemplary work by the famous French 19th century metalworker and foundry-owner, Ferdiand Barbedienne. Working with a design made by the acclaimed onamentalist, Louis-Constant...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne
Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne

Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne

$100,987
19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual monumental clock set in Griotte marble signed Barbedienne and on the top of the clock you have a bronze made by one of the famous bronze m...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne
19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne

19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne

$42,000 / set
Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne
Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne

$70,017 / set
Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Large Louis XV style Rococo ormolu three-piece clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th century Clock: height 58cm, width 51cm, depth 19cm Candelabra: height 75cm, width 35cm, d...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

$43,087 / set
Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and hardstone inlay Napoleon III period clock set by Barbedienne French, 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 50cm, width 23cm, depth 16c...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stone, Ormolu, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne
Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne

Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne

$33,662 / set
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set A fine 19th Century French three piece clock garniture set. Comprising of a clock and pair of candelabra, ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set

$16,000
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Ferdinand Barbedienne mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Ferdinand Barbedienne 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 Ferdinand Barbedienne mantel clocks, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original mantel clocks by Ferdinand Barbedienne were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. Prices for Ferdinand Barbedienne mantel clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,000 and can go as high as $94,905, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $42,476.

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