Mantel clock - Henri Picard (1831-1864) - golden bronze - 1850-1900

Superb mantel clock in gilded bronze from the Napoléon III era (Second Empire, 19th century), bearing the sunken mark of the famous Parisian founder-gilder Henri PICARD.

The clock features a very beautiful neoclassical composition depicting a young woman draped in antique style, pensive and holding a floral garland, leaning against the horological cabinet. The white enamel dial has Roman numerals for the hours. The whole rests on a base richly adorned with interlaced motifs, acanthus leaves and Rocaille volute scrolls.

Presence of the stamped seal « PICARD » (Henri Picard) clearly struck on the bronze terrace (see photos), guaranteeing the provenance and craftsmanship of one of the most renowned gilder-goldsmiths of the Second Empire.

Henri Picard, active in Paris between 1831 and 1864 (notably rue Perche then rue de Thorigny), was one of the cabinet bronziers favored by Emperor Napoléon III. He is famous for supplying the furniture bronzes for the Napoléon III Apartments at the Louvre and for his collaborations with Raingo Frères or the Manufacture de Sèvres.

Characteristics & Dimensions:
Height: 28 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Material: Gilded bronze (Ormolu)
Movement: Paris movement
Included: Original pendulum supplied. Sold without key.
Bronze and gilding in good condition with original patina and slight signs of use consistent with age (see photos).
Dial in good general condition.
Movement complete with its pendulum, not tested (sold as is, key not supplied).

Very careful and secure shipment with tracking and appropriate insurance.