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Napoleon III Rocaille-Style Ormolu Bronze Fireplace Andirons

$3,574.69per set
£2,656.05per set
€3,291.60per setVAT Included
CA$4,994.22per set
A$5,128.27per set
CHF 2,917.35per set
MX$67,354.35per set
NOK 33,154.79per set
SEK 34,895.06per set
DKK 23,784.93per set

About the Item

Pair of gilt bronze andirons with rich rococo decoration such as acanthus leaves, pierced ova and exuberant scrollwork. They are topped by two majestic winged women. Andirons, or chenets, are decorative and practical objects placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Intricately detailed, these antique andirons in Rocaille style were crafted in the second half of the 19th century, circa 1860. Dimension: W 11.4 in, D 4.3in, H 18.9in. Dimension: L 29cm, P 11cm, H 48cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    In overall very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Peyraud, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 25071stDibs: LU2065316036742

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