Old Antique Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze By Henri Picard XIXth Century Watch Holder

Magnificent watch holder in gilded and silvered bronze from the end of the 19th century signed HP for Henri Picard In very good condition, magnificent carving Dimension Height 17.5 cm and width 8 cm Find us on antiquites-monfuturanterieur.fr and on insta mon_futur_anterieur About Henri PICARD, settled in Paris from 1831 to 1839, Rue Jarente and from 1840 to 1864, Rue de la Perle Henri Picard prestigious founder and gilder of the 19th century, Picard renowned for the casting and gilding of decorative objects of a very high quality of production. Picard worked for the Defreville firm, and collaborated with designers of his time such as Charles Perrault and Grault. He received commissions from many important patrons, including Napoleon III. He created the gilding that adorns his apartments at the Palais du Louvre as well as decorative objects such as centerpieces, candelabra, sconces and fireplace trims. … still visible in the Palais du Louvre apartment