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Rare Pair of Firedogs

$34,940.76
£26,468.43
€30,000
CA$48,405.71
A$54,290.22
CHF 28,430.95
MX$659,679.11
NOK 361,025.41
SEK 342,277.52
DKK 228,412.99

About the Item

RARE PAIR OF FIREDOGS ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, HENRI II Measures: height: 78 cm 30 ¾ in width : 24 cm depth : 61 cm Original stems Pair of firedogs with ionic columns, surmounted by a baluster finial. At the base, one can see two interesting heads decorated with collars. The column motif is typical of the Henri II period. It was used also on cabinet, table legs along with Renaissance architectural motifs such as pilasters, columns, capitals… This fashion came from Italy and will be in favour in France all along the 16th and 17th centuries.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Ouen, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3115332454062

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