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Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons)
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Pair of Louis XV Ormolu Andirons, depicting a seated gallant with a guitar and his companion, each with a dog looking up and rocaille scrolling. with log rests (dimensions include the log rests).
With their asymmetrical forms, the scrolling foliage and rock-like or rocaille decorations, these charming chenets epitomize the organic forms of the Rococo style. This was a style that came about as a reaction against the solemnity of the previous Baroque period, hence delicacy, free handled S-shaped curves and naturalistic motifs predominated. Unlike other styles Rococo design first appeared in the decorative arts and only later did it affect painting, sculpture and architecture.
A distinctive feature of these chenets is the high quality chasing that creates many variations in the surface design including various textured elements such as the delicate striations upon the foliage. Certainly the chasing indicates that these were made by a leading maître fondeur-ciseleur.
Many chenets from this period supported matching pairs of figures or animals, in our case commedia dell'Arte characters reminiscent of Watteau's masterpiece at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Mezzetin.
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Rococo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kittery Point, ME
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