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Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller

$28,500
£21,547.70
€25,144.74
CA$40,554.10
A$41,140.68
CHF 23,489.14
MX$498,149.33
NOK 276,524.60
SEK 275,606.86
DKK 188,024.76

About the Item

French Empire Mantel Clock Bergmiller Circa 1810 A radiant expression of French Empire luxury, this exceptional mantel clock by Bergmiller combines the artistry of mercury-gilt bronze with the elegance of neoclassical design. The clock presents a winged Cupid warming his hands by a fireplace in a narrative scene imbued with both allegorical meaning and refined craftsmanship. The ormolu mounts exhibit the superior mercury-gilding technique that distinguishes the finest French bronze of the Empire period, while delicate lovebirds grace the top, completing the composition with classical charm. The circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed by Bergmiller of Paris, is seamlessly integrated into an architectural design inspired by Antiquity. Cupid has discarded his bow beside fallen torches, from which fire spreads across the hearth, symbolizing the consuming and unpredictable power of love. Decorative arrows adorned with butterflies reference his mortal consort Psyche, whose name means “butterfly” in Greek. Bergmiller was active from 1810 to 1830 on rue du Petit-Lion Saint-Sauveur. A follower of Rouvière and influenced by the royal horology traditions of Louis XVI’s court, Bergmiller represents the highest standards of early 19th-century Parisian craftsmanship. Dial signed "Bergmiller à Paris" 18" high x 11" wide x 5 1/2" deep
  • Creator:
    Bergmiller (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1810
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 32-19501stDibs: LU891148810152

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