Henri Picard Pair of Late 19th Century Ormolu Rococo Style Bronze Candlesticks

A very fine pair of French 19th century neoclassical Greco-Roman style patinanted bronze and ormolu mounted figural candelabra by Henri Picard (French, Active from 1831-1864). The large and impressive pair of ten-light candelabra, each with a patinated figure of a standing bearded semi-nude male holding an ornate ormolu ten-light candelabrum, their bare feet resting on allegorical wreaths, helmet and sword stash, all above square black-slate plinth surmounted with ormolu trims and scrolled legs, the front surmounted with patinated bronze plaques depicting Greco-Roman scenes of Senators and maidens. Stamped "H. Picard" on the inner ring, the back of the male figures each stamped with the numerals "3776". Circa: Paris, 1850-1860. The well regarded fondeur and doreur Henri Picard was recorded at 6 rue Jarente in 1831, and moved to 10 rue de la Perle in 1839. The firm, which was active from 1831-1864, is known for having supplied very fine decorative objects to Emperor Napoleon III's apartments at the Louvre, which are still part of the collection, and was reputed for its fine quality decorative production of gilt and patinated bronzes, pièce de table and garnitures de cheminée...

Mid 19th Century French pair of Louis XV gilt bronze candlesticks, made by Henri Picard/Paris: Baluster shaped stem standing on a broad round base decorated with curled cartouches,...

A striking pair of French 19th century Charles X st. patinated bronze and ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by a triangular base with concave sides and handsome paw feet amidst acanthus leaves. Above, socle shaped supports and wrap around foliate and seashell bands, stand the charming personages. To the right is a charming and most elegant maiden dressed in a flowing gown with flowers in her hair. To the left is a handsome gentleman dressed in period attire. Each are seemingly holding up scrolled rinceau shaped supports which lead up to the foliate and seashell candle...

A pair of mid-19th Century bronze & ormolu 4-light Candelabra having scrolled arms with chain decoration above tapering stems with applied mounts, raised on lion’s head triform legs ...

A Pair of Napoleon III Neo-Etruscan Style Gilt-Bronze three-light candelabra by Henri Picard. Stamped to the underside of one foot 'H. PICARD'. Each candelabrum having a finely cast amphora-shaped body with angular supports,oval portrait masks of a maiden, and a baluster stem issuing three candle arms with circular drip trays and sconces embellished with suspended chains, surmounted by playful amorini and raised on tripod bases terminating in hoof feet. French, Circa 1870. Henri Picard The important fondeur and doreur Henri Picard worked in Paris from 1831 to 1884, most notably for the Emperor Napoléon III. He was based in Paris at 6 rue Jarente from 1831 to 1839, before moving to 10 rue de la Perle...

A striking true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. silvered bronze and ormolu candlesticks. Each is raised by a square silvered bronze base with a lovely wrap around ormolu ba...