Style Napoleon III / Ref.13198
Paire of Napoleon III andirons in gilt bronze depicting Venus and Bacchus as children
Dimensions
Width: 39 cm / 15'' ⅜
Height: 43 cm / 16'' ⅞
Depth: 18 cm / 7'' ⅛
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.
Recommended for you :
Dimensions:
Width: 15
Height: 17
Depth: 39
Dimensions:
Width: 24
Height: 35
Depth: 33
Dimensions:
Width: 118
Height: 48
Depth: 96
Dimensions:
Width: 15
Height: 37
Depth: 51
Dimensions:
Width: 100
Height: 33
Depth: 11
Dimensions:
Width: 76
Height: 68
Depth: 34
Dimensions:
Width: 144
Height: 65
Depth: 15
Dimensions:
Width: 25
Height: 29
Depth: 9
Dimensions:
Width: 33
Height: 79
Depth: 24
Dimensions:
Width: 107
Height: 36
Depth: 13
Dimensions:
Width: 88
Height: 22
Depth: 16
Dimensions:
Width: 40
Height: 70
Depth: 58