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.
On 1stDibs, find antique Henri Picard decorative objects, lighting, case pieces and more.
Bronze by Henri Picard Rococo Style Statue Children / Cherubs and Goat
By Henri Picard
Located in Toledo, OH
Large French Rococo style bronze figural group of cherubs and a goat by Henri Picard (1840-90). Small stamp on bottom of base 0000 HPICARD. Base is modeled after a similar sculpture ...
Bronze
$130,099 / set
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Two Louis XV Period Rococo Style Marble Sculptures of Cherubs
Located in London, GB
Two Louis XV Period Rococo style marble sculptures of cherubs, French, 18th century Dimensions: Height 90cm, width 60cm, depth 60cm Superbly carved from subtly veined white-grey marble, this pair of...
Marble
$2,950
H 4 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Grand Tour Bronze Casket Athena Greek Processional Friezes, Attrib. Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Archaeological Revival Bronze Casket with Athena and Greek Processional Friezes, Attributed to Henri Picard, Paris, circa 1865–1885 A finely cast gilt and patinated bronze casket executed in the Grand Tour archaeological revival taste, attributed to the Paris bronzier Henri Picard and dating to the late 19th century. The object reflects the fascination with ancient Greek antiquity...
Bronze
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 13.77 in D 7 in
Rococó Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centerpiece Bowl by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlig...
Porcelain
Vintage Chalkware Cherub Statue by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage chalkware cherub statue by Borghese of Italy, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 3"D x 8.5"H. Ret...
Plaster
Classical Bronze Cherub Fountain Fish Geese Garden Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a classical bronze statue of a boy / cherub fountain The cherub holds aloft the fish trying to fend of the large hungry goose Water comes from the mouth of both the g...
Bronze
An Art Deco French bronze statue by Charles Henri Molins
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco French bronze statue by Charles Henri Molins A bronze statue with a dancer juggling marble balls in Art Deco Style, raised on a square marble foot by Charles Henri Molin...
Bronze
$20,542
H 46.5 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
Henri Michel Chapu "La Jeunesse" Bronze Statue by Barbedienne H 46.5 inches
By Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A very large parcel-gilt bronze figural sculpture: “La Jeunesse” By Henri Michel Chapu (1833-1891) Signed Chapu, F. Barbedienne Foundeur Paris, Seal Achi...
Bronze
$8,600
H 13.75 in W 5.75 in D 6.25 in
French 19th century Bronze and Ormolu statue of a cherub, signed Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and wonderfully decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu statue of a cherub, signed Clodion. This wonderful statue is raised on a circular ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Rococo Style Patinated Bronze Figural Group after Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Rococo style sculpture depicts a moment of revelry, showing a woman with two infants. She is shown holding one of them on her lap, and with another below. The naturali...
Bronze
Bronze elephant by Theodore Alexander on rococo style rose granite base
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare bronze elephant by Theodore Alexander. modeled with expressive anatomical detail and a dynamic raised trunk. The sculpture displays finely rendered surface texturing across the ...
Granite, Bronze
$29,850Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 36.75 in W 18 in D 15 in
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...
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,607
H 10.3 in W 8.7 in D 6.4 in
Antique Bronze Religious Art Sculpture / Statue Depicting Christ with Children
Located in Lisse, NL
19th century finest bronze group statue. This excellent quality and very refined sculpture of Christ with children is another one of our recent great finds. Anyone who knows what it takes to create a bronze sculpture from start to finish realizes how special these works of art really are. For us to have found this rare, antique specimen more than made our day. Firstly, because we love the subject matter and secondly, because antique bronzes always are the best when it comes to the details and the patina. Both the serenity in Jesus' face and the way His cloth is perfectly draped around His sitting body are details that never fail to impress. The angelic faces of the two children who are clearly enjoying to be in His presence, make this meaningful and striking sculpture even more pleasant to look at. This handcrafted and antique work of beauty simply warms your heart and it will look marvelous, no matter where you decide to have it on display. Our price for this work of religious art...
Bronze
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H 20.5 in W 11.25 in D 7 in
19th Century silver+parcel gilt bronze bust of a young Orientalist Woman Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in New York City, NY
An original and exquisite French 19th-century silver-plated and parcel gilt bronze bust of an Orientalist woman on onyx base embodying the fascination with Eastern aesthetics prevale...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 21 in W 11.25 in D 7 in
Pair of 19th Century silver +parcel gilt bronze busts of young Orientalist Women
By Henri Picard
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of original and exquisite French 19th-century silver-plated and parcel gilt bronze busts of Orientalist women on onyx bases, embodying the fascination with Eastern aesthetic...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 31.38 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
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 la...
Slate, Bronze, Ormolu
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H 26 in W 34 in D 15 in
Wonderful Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Mantle Clock by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large and wonderful quality mid-19th century Napoleon III gilt and patinated bronze figural mantle clock. By Henri Picard The top surmounted by a festive urn topped with a bouquet of fruit, flowers, and wheat, surrounded by three ram heads, the clock face flanked by large patinated bronze putti seated atop the rocaille and grillage-molded festooned base. The clock face inscribed Marquis a Paris...
Bronze
Pair of Silvered Bronze Sphinxes by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Pair of Silvered Bronze Sphinxes stamped H Picard mounted on modern marble bases with brass ball feet.
Marble, Bronze