A Pair Of Large Sèvres Porcelain And Gilt Bronze Bowls, H. Picard, 19th Century

An important pair of Sévres porcelain bowlswith rich Louis XV style
very rich gilt bronze ornamentation
The "sky blue" body features two medallions, the first depicting a gallant couple in a French garden and, on the other side, a bouquet of flowers on the first bowl
A medallion of three playing cherubs and, on the other side, a bouquet of flowers on the second bowl
with gilt highlights
Very decorative.
Good condition and original gilding.

Dimensions: H: 57 cm / W: 55 cm / D: 33 cm

Paris, late 19th century.
Signed H. Picard on the base of the bronzefounder's mark

Henri Picard (1840-1890) Parisian bronze-workerAccording to the National Archives, Henri Picard, bronze-worker and gilder, established himself at 6 rue Jarente from 1831 to 1839 before moving to 10 rue de la Perle until 1864. He supplied decorative objects for Napoleon III's private apartments at the Louvre. He was known for the quality of his tableware and mantelpieces, particularly his combination of gilt and silvered bronze. An important pair of twelve-light candelabra by Picard is preserved at the Louvre Museum.