A pair of Louis XV style andirons or fire dogs in finely chased and gilded bronze by Henri Picard, mid-19th century.
A couple of Chinese figures rest on rocaille terraces decorated with acanthus leaves, cartouches, scrolls, and shells.
The woman holds a dog in her hand while the man holds a bird.
This pair of andirons is inspired by a pair in the Wrightsman Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. (Photo N°12).
The rear support brackets are fixed in the existing holes.
Each andiron bears the mark H. PICARD.
Note : wear and loss of the original gilding.

Henri Picard, gilder and bronze worker, was based in Paris from 1831 to 1839 on Rue Jarente and from 1840 to 1864 on Rue de la Perle. He was commissioned by Napoleon III to create the gilding that adorns his apartments at the Louvre Palace.
A bronze sculptor specializing in art and furniture, he produced a wide variety of objects and pieces, crafted with exceptional skill in gilt bronze, such as centerpieces, candelabra, wall sconces, and fireplace mantels. He gained a strong reputation and became a supplier to the entire bourgeoisie of the time.

A similar pair from the Louis XV period was sold at Christie’s on June 17, 2022.

Dimensions :
Height : 29.5 cm
Width : approximately 25 cm
Depth : approximately 13 cm

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