Pair of Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and Amethyst Cassolettes by Alfred Beurdeley

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About the Item

These remarkably rare and exquisite solid amethyst cassolettes are the work of the great ébéniste Alfred Beurdeley. By far the most phenomenal objets d’art of this type that we have ever encountered, these majestic museum-quality works of decorative art originate from an important titled estate and are in amazing condition in relation to their period of creation and use. Crafted in the Louis XV taste, the cassolettes feature elements of classical antiquity, including majestic doré bronze mounts in the form of bacchanal masques of Pan; their twisted horns serving as the handles. Amethyst is a fitting medium for such mythologically inspired works of decorative art since the purple gemstone was associated with Dionysus, the Greek god of revelry, for its resemblance to wine. Throughout human history, amethyst has been highly prized, even at times on par or more so than diamonds, rubies and sapphires. In the Christian tradition, the “royal purple” jewel symbolized Christ and was the stone of choice in bishop’s rings. Royal collections around the world, including that of Egypt and the British Crown Jewels, possess magnificent amethysts. Given the tremendous expense creating such objets d’art would have required, the individual who commissioned them from a famed maker like Beurdeley would have been one of great means and importance. A Parisian cabinetmaker hailing from a family of ébénistes, antique dealers and collectors who specialized in the manufacture of luxurious French furnishings, Beurdeley created extraordinary works which earned him a Gold Medal at the Paris Exhibition Universelle of 1889. He was much admired for his 19th-century interpretations of Louis XV designs, of which these cassolettes can be counted. After working alongside his father for many years, Alfred Beurdeley became the successor to his family’s prosperous furniture manufacturing enterprise in 1875. The company specialized in high-quality, 18th-century revivals and his extravagant style captured the attention of wealthy Parisians eager to decorate their estates with rare and important Louis XV and Louis XIV-style furnishings. Beurdeley exhibited his works at the International Exposition of 1878, the Amsterdam Exposition of 1893, after which he was appointed Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1889. Shortly after obtaining the prestigious honor of the Gold Medal in Paris, Beurdeley closed his shop in 1895, sold his famous collection, and spent the remainder of his life in seclusion. In the short span of 20 years, Beurdeley made an indelible mark on the history of 19th-century French furnishings, for his creations remain among the finest of the period. circa 1870 Measures: 5 1/4" wide x 3 5/8" deep x 10 1/2" high.

Creator:
Louis August Alfred Beurdeley 1 (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Louis XV (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Amethyst,Bronze,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1870
Condition:
Seller Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 30-94081stDibs: LU891115097381

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