A pair of Napoleon III ormolu and patinated bronze six-branch figural candelabra

CAST BY H. PICARD, PARIS, CIRCA 1870

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A pair of Napoleon III ormolu and patinated bronze six-branch figural candelabra
Cast by H. Picard, Paris, Circa 1870
Each as a bacchante supporting a cornucopia issuing the naturalistic branches, on a circular naturalistic base and spreading fluted plinth cast with laurel and flowers, on scroll feet, each stamped H. PICARD
31in. (78.8cm.) high
Picard, H. (2)

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The fondeur and doreur, H. Picard, was based at 6, rue Jarente, Paris, from 1831 to 1839, then moved to and stayed at 10, rue de la Perle until 1864. The firm supplied services for work on the petits appartements of Emperor Napolon III at the Louvre, and was known for its fine quality production of pices de table and garnitures de chemine.

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