Pair Of Chased And Gilt Bronze Chenets - Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

Pair of chased and gilt bronze Chenets - Louis XVI style, 19th century
éoque XIXe siècle

Description:
Magnificent pair of finely chased and gilded bronze andirons in the Louis XVI style, dating from the Napoleon III period (circa 1860). Provenance: Château Private Collection.

Architecture and Decoration

Each piece adopts a neoclassical terminal structure, topped by an elegant antique-style covered pot. The lid is adorned with a flower bud, laurel wreath and acanthus leaves. The body of the vase is adorned with large drooping sprays of oak leaves and acorns, all resting on a pedestal.The base, richly embossed with numerous projections, is decorated with canals and an interlaced molding punctuated with buttons. At its center, a rosette with swirling acanthus leaves blossoms.


Quality and Condition
- Manufacture: High-quality assembly. The casting is precise and the chasing, both firm and delicate, testifies to great craftsmanship.
- Gilding: Bright, original gilding.
- Condition : Very good overall condition. A few natural signs of use attest to their age (patina of time).
- Precision: Sold without mantel irons.


Dimensions
- Height : 36 cm
- Width: 19 cm
- Depth: 13 cm Weight: 7/8 kg
- Note: Balanced proportions offering a majestic presence.

Decorating Advice
While andirons retain their primary function at the heart of a mantelpiece, today they are establishing themselves as truly autonomous objets d'art. Diverted from their original purpose, they sublimate the base of a console or the entablature of a piece of furniture, bringing a sophisticated neoclassical touch to a modern or classic interior.


Delivery & Service
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