Henri Picard
French
Henri Picard was a 19th-century gilder who is said to have graced Paris with his stunning furniture and decor from 1831 to 1864. His bronze pieces included exquisitely detailed candelabras, ornate clocks and sculptural table lamps.
Each item cast and gilded by the talented Picard represented the marriage of function and beauty and is a notable example of Napoleon III-style design. Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons.
Picard was particularly known for his artistry — his body of work includes expertly cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts for a range of porcelain vessels produced by Sèvres, a maker of exemplary European ceramics for hundreds of years. Picard collaborated with many designers of his day and worked for a firm called Defreville. And while Picard received numerous commissions, his most notable was designing decorative objects for Napoleon III. The pieces are still displayed at the Napoleon III Apartments in the Louvre Museum, Paris.
Picard also designed mantel clocks for the prestigious French clock-making company Raingo Frères. The manufacturer’s clocks are also on display in the Napoleon III Apartments.
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Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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19th Century French Greco Roman Antique Henri Picard
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Bronze, Ormolu
H 36.75 in W 18 in D 15 in
French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock Stamped in Bronze H. Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock of Classical design dating from the mid-19th century stamped in the mint and original Ormolu H. Picard. Numbered in the bronze, 1297. The original ormolu is in quite pristine and totally original condition. The case inset with painted porcelain panels with fruit and floral decoration in the classical style. The clock surmounted by a Bacchanalian mask and two handled vase with grapes, standing on six vase shaped feet on a velvet plinth...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Henri Picard
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Ormolu
Pair of Large 19th Century Bronze and Gilded Figural Candelabra by Denière
By Denière Et Picard, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Maison Deniere, Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
An Important Pair of Patinated & Gilt bronze Figural Candelabra
By Denière of Paris & Henri Picard
Modelled by Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887)
Constructed from patinated and gilt bron...
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19th Century French Antique Henri Picard
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Henri Picard Signed Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair
By Henri Picard
Located in Forney, TX
A truly unique pair of Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Neo-Etruscan style gilt bronze table candelabras by the prestigious 19th century fondeur and doreur Henri Picard ...
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Mid-19th Century French Greco Roman Antique Henri Picard
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Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
A remarkable pair of display cabinets
By Henri Picard of Paris
Constructed in mahogany, with extensive and superlative ormolu decoration. The cabinets of rectangular form, rising from turned and tapering toupie feet supporting an inverted breakfront lower tier, the shaped aprons housing three lockable drawers and incorporating gilt bronze mounts in the manner of Riesener. The square tapering legs decorated in conforming ormolu of the highest quality, and flanking a central cartouche depicting a lyre. The central vitrine lockable doors enclosing shelved mirrored...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Henri Picard
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Ormolu, Bronze
H 71 in W 45.5 in D 14 in
19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Table in the Louis XVI Style by Pretot
By Pretot & Cie, Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
A Superb Library Table in the Louis XVI Manner
By Maison Pretot of Paris
Of exceptional quality, constructed using beautifully grained woods, including burr walnut, boxwood, and syc...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Henri Picard
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Ormolu
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 36 in
Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock
By Henri Picard
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Sevres style porcelain ormolu bronze mounted mantel clock. The frontal cobalt blue porcelain panel is hand painted with a winged cherub holding a basket of flowers. Below him,...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Henri Picard
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Bronze
19th Century Henri Picard Children Gilt Bronze Sculpture
By Henri Picard
Located in CABA, AR
Henri Picard, a master of artistic metalwork during the opulent Second Empire period in France, remains a figure of enduring fascination and admiration in the realms of antique art a...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Henri Picard
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Bronze
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Henri Picard furniture 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 Henri Picard furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Henri Picard were created in the Rococo style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Porcelaine de Paris, Jules Moigniez, and Marcel Debut. Prices for Henri Picard furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,274 and can go as high as $145,521, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $25,350.
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