A pair of French Napoleon III patinated and gilt bronze tazza with fauns Bearing marks for Henri Pic
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Description
A pair of French Napoleon III patinated and gilt bronze tazza with fauns Bearing marks for Henri Picard (French, active 1831-1864), late 19th century
(H: 6 1/2 in. Dia: 8 in. (diameter at base))
The bases each with three fauns and shield-form cartouches bearing monogram "R" flanked by the words "Travail" and "Esperance."
(H: 6 1/2 in. Dia: 8 in. (diameter at base))
Provenance
Property formerly in the collection of Christine O. Groves Burton (1893-1973), Baltimore, Maryland
Thence by descent to the present consignor.
Note
The majority of the items from this collection were acquired or ordered by Christine O. Groves (Burton) to furnish her home, built 1922, a Colonial Revival stucco mansion located at 225 Northway, Baltimore, Maryland. The house still stands.
Condition
both stamped, "H. Picard/ K K K," to underside (stands for Henri Picard); both with expected patination and some spots of tarnishing or oxidation commensurate with age and use; both robably originally had a removable bowl that sat on top, which is now missing
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A pair of French Napoleon III patinated and gilt bronze tazza with fauns Bearing marks for Henri Pic
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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