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Creator: Bouhon Frères
Pair French 19th Century Japonisme Style Gilt-Bronze & Marble Chenets, Bouhon
By Bouhon Frères 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Japonisme Louis XV style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Chenets (Andirons) by BOUHON FRES, each depicting a flaming dragon atop an "L" shaped base surmounted with an allegorical gilt-bronze and marble urns with floral garlands and paw-feet, the base with a draped ormolu design and raised on tapered feet. Stamped: "B&H". Circa: Paris, 1890-1900. The bronziers Bouhon et Cie. Bouhon Frers. specialized in bronze-decorated fire-places and fire-fittings. These large and fine chenets are supreme examples of their output. The firm participated in the 1878 and 1900 Paris Expositions Universelles. Japonisme[a] is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists in the nineteenth century following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858. Japonisme was first described by French art critic and collector Philippe Burty in 1872.[3] While the effects of the trend were likely most pronounced in the visual arts, they extended to architecture, landscaping and gardening, and clothing.[4] Even the performing arts were affected; Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado is perhaps the best example. From the 1860s, ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock prints, became a source of inspiration for many Western artists.These prints were created for the commercial market in Japan. Although a percentage of prints were brought to the West through Dutch trade merchants, it was not until the 1860s that ukiyo-e prints gained popularity in Europe. Western artists were intrigued by the original use of color and composition. Ukiyo-e prints featured dramatic foreshortening and asymmetrical compositions. Japanese decorative arts, including ceramics, enamels, metalwork, and lacquerware, were as influential in the West as the graphic arts. During the Meiji era (1868–1912), Japanese pottery was exported around the world. From a long history of making weapons for samurai, Japanese metalworkers had achieved an expressive range of colours by combining and finishing metal alloys. Japanese cloissoné...
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Early 1900s French Japonisme Antique Bouhon Frères Andirons

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French 19th Century Japonisme Style Gilt-Bronze & Marble Chenets, Bouhon
Pair French 19th Century Japonisme Style Gilt-Bronze & Marble Chenets, Bouhon

Pair French 19th Century Japonisme Style Gilt-Bronze & Marble Chenets, Bouhon

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Chenets, Andirons by Bouhon et Cie
By Bouhon Frères 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style finely chased gilt and patinated bronze chenets (Andirons) by Bouhon et Cie. Each with a patinated and gilt-bronze urn with pa...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bouhon Frères Andirons

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Bronze

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Chenets, Andirons by Bouhon et Cie
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Chenets, Andirons by Bouhon et Cie

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Chenets, Andirons by Bouhon et Cie

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers
By Bouhon Frères 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural chenets (Andirons), each depicting a classically draped reclining figure, one male holding a Hammer and the othe...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bouhon Frères Andirons

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers

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Bouhon Frères andirons for sale on 1stDibs.

Bouhon Frères andirons are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bouhon Frères andirons, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original andirons by Bouhon Frères were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. Prices for Bouhon Frères andirons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,750 and can go as high as $18,450, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,250.

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