Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Andirons with Classical "Putti", Circa 1880

Antique French Louis XVI Andirons circa 1840-1860

Pair Museum Quality Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Animal Andirons, Circa 1860-1880. Louis XVI models of a dog (poodle) and a cat.

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Andirons, Circa 1890's.

Pair Antique French Ormolu Lions Rampant Andirons, Circa 1890.

A beautiful and exceptional quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu andirons. Each fire-gilded andiron is raised by most decorative fanciful scrolled supports with p...

Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Bronze Cherub Putti Andiron Chenets - a Pair. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 9" W x 18" D.

A most elegant pair of French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu fireplace Chenets/andirons. Each Chenet is raised by a square base with a wrap around acanthus leaf border. At the ...

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...