Style Louis XV / Ref.10427
"Two children having coffee", Pair of gilt bronze andirons after a model by Jacques Caffieri
Dimensions
Width 11'' 28cm
Height 10'' ⅝ 27cm
Depth: 22'' ⅞ 58cm
Origin:
19th Century, France
Status:
In very good condition.
Beautiful pair of Louis XV style andirons made out of gilt bronze , 19th century. It represents two children having coffee.
Andirons made after the model by Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755), son of Philippe Caffieri italian sculptor who came in Paris to work for the Cardinal Mazarin.
This model is is identified through the inventory made after Caffieri's death : "Item another fireplace garniture representing two children having coffee".
> Br /> An other model of these andirons is illustrated in the book "Vergoldete Bronzen Vol. I", p.135.