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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions Head Fireplace Andirons

$2,463.49per set
$3,789.99per set35% Off
£1,840.01per set
£2,830.78per set35% Off
€2,080per set
€3,200per set35% Off
CA$3,380.01per set
CA$5,200.01per set35% Off
A$3,776.60per set
A$5,810.15per set35% Off
CHF 1,975.58per set
CHF 3,039.35per set35% Off
MX$46,313.18per set
MX$71,251.05per set35% Off
NOK 25,244.15per set
NOK 38,837.15per set35% Off
SEK 23,938.14per set
SEK 36,827.91per set35% Off
DKK 15,834.64per set
DKK 24,360.98per set35% Off
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About the Item

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Galleria Antonio Esposito di Chiara Esposito1stDibs: LU950321365642

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