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Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets / Andirons by Bouhon Freres, 19th Century

About the Item

A pair of Louis XVI style ormolu chenets, cast by Bouhon Fre`res, Paris, late 19th century. Each modelled with two flaming athe´niennes supported by hoof monopodiae surmounted by rams' masks, the shaped plinth mounted to the centre with the mask of Apollo flanked by cornucopiae and paterae, on square tapering feet depicting a ribbon bound torch and bow quiver, with wrought iron rods. Stamped "BOUHON FRES." The Bouhon brothers or Bouhon et Cie specialized in bronze-decorated fire-places and fire-fittings. The firm participated in the 1878 and 1900 Paris Expositions Universelles. A beautifully golden attribution to any fire place.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Condition report available on request.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU102741491722
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