Paire de vases d'ornement en bronze doré et malachite de la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle, attribuée à Henri Picard

à pans coupés, à décor néoclassique de guirlandes de laurier, de perles, de rubans et de godrons, reposant sur un piédouche et se terminant par une base à section carrée ; l'un avec un couvercle amovible découvrant une doublure en laiton

Illustration is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout the surfaces, consistent with age and handling. Gilding scarcely rubbed or tarnished. Under the feet, marks of a workshop (LL) which, at some period, probably cleaned up the bronzes. As said, only one cover can be open. Lavish model, impressive look.
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Un vase identique portant la signature du bronzier Henri Picard, fournisseur de l'empereur Napoléon III, a été vendu à New York chez Christie's le 24 avril 2003, lot 207.