Style Napoleon III / Ref.13198
Paire of Napoleon III andirons in gilt bronze depicting Venus and Bacchus as children
Dimensions
Width 15'' ⅜ 39cm
Height 16'' ⅞ 43cm
Depth: 7'' ⅛ 18cm
Origin:
19th century.
This small pair of firedogs was made in gilt bronze in the second half of the 19th century.
Each andirons bears a little putto laying on a acanthus leave and facing each other. One plays with a flowers decoration and could depict Venus as a child, while the other plays with grapes and could be Bacchus as a child. This charming decoration was made by a skilled artist for who it is important to underline the remarkable work especially the quality of the carving.
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