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Creator: Henry Vian
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Bronze Andirons
By Henry Vian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An adorable true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, after a model by Caffieri and signed H. Vian. Each high quality andiron is raised by four topie shaped legs decorated with draping acanthus leaves. The Ormolu support above is decorated with concave sides and a pierced interlocking wrapped around foliate band. Atop the support is the Ormolu dog bed with tassels on each corner and scrolled designs along the edge. Standing on the bed are charming patinated Bronze dogs, one with their paw lifted and both displaying wonderful expressions. Henry Vian (1860-1905) was a celebrated bronzier who specialized in the production of bronzes in the eighteenth century style, particularly light fittings, cases with bronze mounts and chandeliers of great quality. He participated in the Great Exhibition of 1878, 1889 and 1900 and received a Gold Medal in 1889. His workshop was based at 5 rue de Thorigny in Paris. His wife and son ran the business after his death in 1905 until 1944, when the city of Paris took over the premises for the Ecole des Métiers d'Art. Philippe Caffiéri...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Henry Vian Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Bronze Andirons
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Bronze Andirons

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Bronze Andirons

$16,800 / set
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Henry Vian andirons for sale on 1stDibs.

Henry Vian andirons are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ormolu and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original andirons by Henry Vian were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. Prices for Henry Vian andirons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $16,800 and can go as high as $16,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,800.

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