Pair Of Gilded Bronze Andirons After “jacques Caffieri,” Louis XV Period, 18th Century

Pair of large gilded bronze andirons depicting the allegories of Spring and Summer, based on a design by Jacques Caffieri* Louis XV period, 18th century
The allegory of Summer is depicted as a putto holding a sheaf of wheat under his arm and brandishing a **wheat ear in his left hand; the allegory of Spring is depicted as a putto holding a small bouquet in his right hand. The set rests on substantial asymmetrical rocaille pedestals adorned with openwork foliage.
Original mercury gilding in good condition with its original patina (some wear to the gilding and minor restoration)

*Jacques Caffieri (1678–1755), a renowned Parisian bronze castor and sculptor, one of the greatest masters of the Rococo style during the reign of Louis XV.
** Wheat ears in gilded bronze, added at a later date to replace the sickle.