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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions Head Fireplace Andirons
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Impressive pair of French Louis XV style finely chiseled gilt bronze andirons. These Rocaille ormolu chenets are extremely decorative each depicting a lion’s head crafted in relief surrounded by rich Rococo decorations such as acanthus leaves, rosettes, pierced oval and exuberant scrollwork. The base intricately detailed sculpted with gadrooned foliage and scroll design. Original curled black wrought iron log holders behind.
High end artworks with both practical and decorative function to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs but with plenty of style.
Extremely good overall condition, minor wear due to age and use, beautiful gilding, quite large convenient scale.
Measures: H 50, W 32, D 22 cm
Provenance:
Private collection of a noble lady in principality of Monaco
Before sold at Christie's, auction Nov. 20, 2002.
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Repaired: one wrought iron log was recently refixed but it is the original one. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Firenze, IT
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