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.
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...
Ormolu
Set of Four Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four early 1900s American cast and gilt bronze sconces with turrets and shield design on body.
A pair of gilt bronze French wall lights
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant pair of two gilt bronze French wall lights, each with 3 lights. With rocaille decoration. Style -Louis XV Place of origin- France Period- 20th c. The total height ...
Bronze
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style sconces in gilded bronze with fire pots and draperies decoration. French work CIRCA 1950 Very good condition, re-electrified by our workshop (EU norms, US n...
Bronze
$7,600 / set
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of four sconces by the renown firm of E. F. Caldwell are pictured in the Caldwell archives at the Smithsonian. They were originally made for "Shadow Lawn" (Henry Edward Creg...
Bronze
French Set of Four Louis XV Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional grouping of four early 20th century Louis XV-style wall sconces, made of gilt bronze sculpted into the most elegant acanthus and rococo forms. Designed to mirror each ...
Bronze
Set Of Four Caldwell And Company Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Each with shaped backplate and five arms. With the Caldwell Stamp of a C within a Polygon.
Bronze
$2,729 / item
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 15.75 in
Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Baroque Dutch style in gilt bronze by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. As a faithful replica, it features different ball-shaped elements. The sconce ends with a...
Bronze
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Circa 1900
Bronze
$3,960Sale Price / set|47% Off
H 20.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Spencertown, NY
The two-arm wall lights with urns and swags above a rosette and ending with fluted tapering columns. The branches with fluted candleholders and conforming swags. Edward F. Caldwell &...
Bronze
$3,487Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Set of Four Empire Style Wall lights Laudarte Grifone
By Giovanni Mariacher
Located in London, GB
Magnificent set of four empire style wall Sconces 24 crt gilt finish Malachite inset Designed by Giovanni Maria Ma These wall lights are fully Restored and Rewired
Other
Pair Of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style, three branch gilt bronze wall lights. Not electrified.
Ormolu
Pair of Baroque Style Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and impressive pair of gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces. Originally for gas, now electrified. High quality bronze work. Original gilding. Dimensions: H. 25", W. 28",...
Crystal, Bronze
A Pair of Dore Bronze Sconce by Henri Picard,
By Henri Picard
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of three light bronze Louis XVI sconce. Each with the finest cast bronze having a leaf and flowing vine pattern. The back plate having a pair of facing full bodied snakes terminating in their heads looking up to a winged element. Both stamped H. Picard as can be seen in the photograph. Fresh from a NYC Park Ave home...
Bronze