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Pair of Andirons with Lions in Gilded and Chiseled Bronze

About the Item

Large pair of gilt and finely chiselled bronze andirons in the Louis XVI style. They are surmounted by laying lions on a drape decorated with trimmings facing fire pots. The animals are very well worked with nervous limbs, detailed manes and exposed teeth. The base is decorated with rosettes and foliage in frames. The whole rests on four tapered legs ending in balls.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In good general condition. Time wear. Two small original holes on the manes.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 31971stDibs: LU2065328518542

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