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Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Lyre Form Andirons/Chennets

$7,560per set
$9,450per set20% Off
£5,805.35per set
£7,256.69per set20% Off
€6,659.65per set
€8,324.57per set20% Off
CA$10,622.69per set
CA$13,278.36per set20% Off
A$11,896.74per set
A$14,870.92per set20% Off
CHF 6,207.52per set
CHF 7,759.40per set20% Off
MX$145,313.55per set
MX$181,641.94per set20% Off
NOK 78,977.76per set
NOK 98,722.20per set20% Off
SEK 74,446.01per set
SEK 93,057.51per set20% Off
DKK 49,700.19per set
DKK 62,125.23per set20% Off

About the Item

A fabulous pair of antique Louis XVI style French dore bronze lyre form Andirons/Chennets. Each is exceptionally cast, hand-chased, and chiseled with great precision and quality. The bases are decorated with multiple high relief dore bronze panels which have been matted and burnished and further hand-chiseled. On top of the lyre is a dore bronze finial, while on the opposite end is a dore bronze flame finial. On either side of the lyre are two satyr masks beautifully chased and chiseled. The lyre is mounted on two dore bronze lions' paws, while on the base of the lyre is a lion's mask. Around the lyre are laurel leaves on branches, while around the andirons are wreaths with grapes, acorns, and other fruits. France, Circa: 1860.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919518229822

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