
Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century
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Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century
About the Item
- Creator:Henri Picard (Metalworker),Vincenti (Clockmaker)
- Similar to:André-Charles Boulle (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 44.1 in (112 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1869
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2546315990851
Henri Picard
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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