Lot Essay
A similar centerpiece by Picard, though lacking the towering upper tier shown on the present lot, was sold sotheby's, New York, 22 April 2010, lot 230 ($56,250).
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BY HENRI PICARD, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CUT GLASS CENTER-PIECE
BY HENRI PICARD, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Surmounted by a faceted ovoid bowl with suspended mask finial, supported by a pair of sphinxes each set with a circular dish, the shaped base centered on each side with a winged putto and cartouche monogrammed AC, the underside of the sphinxes and feet stamped H. PICARD
19½ in. (49.5 cm.) high, 25 1/8 in. (63.8 cm.) wide
BY HENRI PICARD, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Surmounted by a faceted ovoid bowl with suspended mask finial, supported by a pair of sphinxes each set with a circular dish, the shaped base centered on each side with a winged putto and cartouche monogrammed AC, the underside of the sphinxes and feet stamped H. PICARD
19½ in. (49.5 cm.) high, 25 1/8 in. (63.8 cm.) wide
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