16th Cty Gothic Period Single Cast-iron Andiron With Coat Of Arms, Grotesques,...
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16th century
Large, powerfull Gothic period cast-iron fireplace andironk
The andiron features rich decoration, from top to bottom:
*a 1st grotesque head
*a shield bearing 3 stars or fleurs-de-lis (?)
*a soldier in armor wearing a helmet, a shield, and a sword, his feet resting on a faceted Gothic modillion
*a second shield featuring a coiled dolphin facing left and a star
*finally, another grotesque face... sticking out its tongue!!!
The front of the base of the andestick directly references Gothic architecture, with a trefoil arch similar to those found in churches, windows or doors of the same period (these are similarly found in the carving of chest fronts, the design of stained-glass windows,...)
The sturdy rear leg is classically L-shaped
Andirons at the end of the Middle Ages could stand alone: in some paintings from this period, we see depictions of hearths with the central andirons serving as an axis for logs arranged on either side in a tent-like formation.
Dimensions:
68 cm high
28 cm wide
and 49 cm deep
Please check for another Gothic andiron, also a single piece, in my upcoming listings !
16th century
Large, powerfull Gothic period cast-iron fireplace andironk
The andiron features rich decoration, from top to bottom:
*a 1st grotesque head
*a shield bearing 3 stars or fleurs-de-lis (?)
*a soldier in armor wearing a helmet, a shield, and a sword, his feet resting on a faceted Gothic modillion
*a second shield featuring a coiled dolphin facing left and a star
*finally, another grotesque face... sticking out its tongue!!!
The front of the base of the andestick directly references Gothic architecture, with a trefoil arch similar to those found in churches, windows or doors of the same period (these are similarly found in the carving of chest fronts, the design of stained-glass windows,...)
The sturdy rear leg is classically L-shaped
Andirons at the end of the Middle Ages could stand alone: in some paintings from this period, we see depictions of hearths with the central andirons serving as an axis for logs arranged on either side in a tent-like formation.
Dimensions:
68 cm high
28 cm wide
and 49 cm deep
Please check for another Gothic andiron, also a single piece, in my upcoming listings !
600 €
Period: 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Cast iron
Width: 28 cm
Height: 68 cm
Depth: 49 cm
Reference (ID): 1777539
Availability: In stock
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