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Pair of Antique French Bronze Chenets “Aux Dauphins” Circa 1700
$3,200per set
£2,436.80per set
€2,782.67per set
CA$4,496.40per set
A$4,933.40per set
CHF 2,598.68per set
MX$58,688.02per set
NOK 33,288.77per set
SEK 30,397.19per set
DKK 20,789.21per set
About the Item
This rare pair of French bronze andirons is from the period of Louis XIV (1643-1715), which in France, was the period that the andiron reached its greatest artistic development. The motifs are intertwining dolphins with incised scales and stylized fleur de lys tail fins are beneath a vasiform having torch finials. Rectangular hand forged iron pieces on four feet are to the back for holding the logs or log basket.
This very rare pair of bronze andirons will be an asset anywhere they are used.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 18.38 in (46.69 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XIV (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1700
- Condition:Repaired: Traces of old restorations. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition, with wear to original finish. Old restorations and minor pitting to bronze on vasiform.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 1112-51stDibs: LU9063797926
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