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.
G. Denière, "Cupids" Bowl, France, circa 1870
By Guillaume Denière
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful oval-shaped bowl with flared edges, in engraved crystal with floral interlacing decoration. It is enclosed in an elegant openwork frame in chiseled and gilded bronze with e...
Crystal, Bronze
A. Giroux, Pair of trumpet Vases, France, Circa 1860
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Mon ALPH. GIROUX PARIS Elegant pair of trumpet-shaped vases with flare neck in engraved crystal decorated with leafy interlacing and beads friezes. Removable, they are enclos...
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
G. Denière, "Drunken Hercules" Centerpiece, France, Circa 1870
By Guillaume Denière
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional centerpiece in patinated and gilded bronze, showcasing a magnificent contrast between the brilliance of the gilding and the depth of the brown patina. The work is cent...
Bronze
Maison Millet, Pair of Cassolettes, France, circa 1870
By Maison Millet
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Louis XVI-inspired curved shape cassolettes with godrons, in green granite and chiseled and gilded bronze, in the Rocaille style, attributed to Maison Millet. The lid is topp...
Granite, Bronze
Pair of Covered Vases Attributed to Maison Lexcellent, France, Circa 1890
By E. Guillaume-Edmond Lexcellent
Located in PARIS, FR
Important pair of curved shape Louis XV style covered vases attributed to Maison Lexcellent, with godrons, in Aswan granite, gilded and chiseled bronze. The lid is topped by a pomegr...
Granite, Bronze
Pair of "Alesia" Cups by F. Barbedienne and D. Attarge, France, Circa 1878
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Désiré Attarge
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Désiré Attarge Fit and F. Barbedienne Paris Pair of silvered bronze cups, chased by Désiré Attarge after an antique model (Ist Century), known as the Coupe d’Alésia or Cantha...
Bronze
Magnificent Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
Each flanked by pairs of putti supporting handles and floral garlands, raised on spreading pierced bases. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 9 3/4 in. x 24 in.
Bronze
Pair Of Regule Vases, Signed L. Moreau, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of regule vases from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, by L. Moreau. H: 30 cm, W: 17.5 cm, D: 17.5 cm Please contact us before placing your order to confirm the product’s ...
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Period Covered Vases in Biscuit.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 19th century Napoleon III period covered vases in biscuit. A pair of Napoleon III period covered biscuit vases, 19th century, decorated with che...
Porcelain
Large Sevres Style Garniture, 19th Century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive, beautifully painted Sevres style porcelain garniture, having a pair of lidded urns on either side of a large comport, with gilde...
Ormolu
Pair of Louis XV Style Porcelain Jardinières, Circa 1840
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
This unusual pair of Sèvres-Style jardinières are each of square section inset with finely painted porcelain panels, depicting floral sprays and genre scenes in the manner of Boucher...
Ormolu
Pair of Early 19th C. French Ormolu Covered Vases, Signed Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in New York, NY
An Extraordinary Pair of Early 1800's French Ormolu Covered Vases, in the style of CLAUDE MICHEL, Signed Clodion. After the original terracotta vase by Clodion in 1763. These ormolu vases represent an extraordinary confluence of painting and sculpture in 18th century French art...
Ormolu
