Grecian-style French gilt bronze tazza by Henri Picard
A fine quality 19th century French gilt bronze two-handled tazza by Henri Picard, modelled in the manner of a Grecian kylix (wine cup) relief decorated with flowers and leaves. Diameter 5.91 in. Impressed maker's marks to base of foot. Picard, a Parisian based bronze founder and gilder, c.1831 – 1864, supplied services for the work on the apartments of the Emperor Napoleon III, now exhibited in the Louvre Museum, Paris.
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