Henri Picard French A large Napoleon III three-piece gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture Paris, third quarter 19th century

the bronze figural groups depicting Venus with Fauns in the manner of Clodion, the movement signed PAUL GARNIER, PARIS, the underside of the clock stamped H. PICARD.

Both candelabra without the uppermost sections. Dust and dirt in recesses, moderate wear to gilt, one small element missing from the hand of one figure (presumably the bowl of a cup), dial in good condition with some light dirt commensurate with age. Movement not tested for accuracy or guaranteed.
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The Parisian fondeur and doreur Henri Picard was recorded at 6 rue Jarente in 1831, and moved to 10 rue de la Perle in 1839. The firm supplied objects to Emperor Napoleon III's apartments at the Louvre, and was reputed for its fine quality decorative production of pièces de table and garnitures de cheminée.