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Henri Picard Lighting

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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.

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Creator: Henri Picard
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 Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by H. Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, the clock with central circular dial signed 'PICARD / A GENEVE', surrounded by three ormolu cherubs and two porcelain pl...
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19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Henri Picard Lighting

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Ormolu

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by H. Picard
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by H. Picard

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by H. Picard

Set of Four Baroque Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Set of four Baroque style gilt-bronze wall lights by Picard French, 19th century Measures: Height 64cm, width 53cm, depth 27cm By Picard, Henri (French, fl. 1831-1864), and each...
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Henri Picard Lighting

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Ormolu

Set of Four Baroque Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Picard
Set of Four Baroque Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Picard

Set of Four Baroque Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Picard

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte marble candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard. Each stunning electrif...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Henri Picard Lighting

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Lamps by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and enameled porcelain lamps hand signed by Picard. Each lamp is raised by a striking and richly detailed ormolu base with block rosettes, a wonderfully executed draped fabric with tassels and charming acorn finials. The socle pedestal is decorated with a berried laurel band while above is the beautiful porcelain body with finely hand painted scenes of charming cherubs playing outside...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Henri Picard Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Lamps by Picard
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Lamps by Picard

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Lamps by Picard

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Onyx Lamps
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and finely decorated pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx lamps, signed Henri Picard. This wonderful pair is raised by a square pedestal with recesse...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Henri Picard Lighting

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Onyx, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Onyx Lamps
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Onyx Lamps

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Onyx Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Lamps, Signed Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Époque period ormolu candelabras lamps, signed Picard. Each lamp is raised by a striking and most deco...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Henri Picard Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Lamps, Signed Picard
Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Lamps, Signed Picard

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Lamps, Signed Picard

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Henri Picard lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Henri Picard lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ormolu and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Henri Picard lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Henri Picard were created in the Louis XVI style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Henry Dasson, and Cristalleries De Baccarat. Prices for Henri Picard lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $17,800 and can go as high as $49,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,934.

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