Lot Essay
A pair of silvered-bronze and cut-glass tazzas of similar design, by Henri Picard, sold in these rooms, anonymous sale, 1 October 2003, Lot 25 (£9,560).
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BY HENRI PICARD AND BACCARAT, PARIS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Details
A pair of French silvered-bronze and cut glass seven-light candelabra
By Henri Picard and Baccarat, Paris, Last quarter 19th century
Each with reeded and bulbous stem issuing scrolling branches, each terminating in circular glass drip-pans, some stamped BACCARAT, and tapering candle-holders, the lower section with lion-paw monopodiae headed by female heads, enclosing three birds, on toupie feet; the underside stamped H. PICARD
27¼ in. (69 cm.) high; 11¾ in. (30 cm.) diameter (2)
By Henri Picard and Baccarat, Paris, Last quarter 19th century
Each with reeded and bulbous stem issuing scrolling branches, each terminating in circular glass drip-pans, some stamped BACCARAT, and tapering candle-holders, the lower section with lion-paw monopodiae headed by female heads, enclosing three birds, on toupie feet; the underside stamped H. PICARD
27¼ in. (69 cm.) high; 11¾ in. (30 cm.) diameter (2)
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.