Raingo Fres And H. Picard Fireplace Set, Late 19th Century

ImportantRaingo Fres and Henri Picard period gilded bronzefireplace set from the Napoleon III era
It consists of a clock and a pair of seven-lightcandelabra.The set is richly decorated in the Louis XVI style with scrollwork, acanthusleaves, garlands, and mascarons. H: 64 cm W: 47 cm D: 19 cmWeight: 28 kgThe clock, in working condition, features an enameled dial withRoman and Arabic numerals signed “Raingo FrèresParis,” renowned 19th-century Parisian clockmakers, framed by asurmounted by a covered urn with coiled handles. The candelabras echo the same decorative style withfinely chiseled light arms. (Formerly electrified) H: 79 cm W: 42cm D: 42 cm Weight: 17.5 kg eachThe clock and candelabras are stamped “H Picard” on the baseGilded bronze of fine quality in both chasing and gilding. In very good condition
*Henri Picard, 1831–1890, a gilder and bronze artist, settled in Parisfrom 1831 to 1839 on Rue Jarente and from 1840 to 1864 on Rue de la Perle. He receiveda commission from Napoleon III to create the gilding that adorns his apartmentsat the Louvre Palace.