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Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets with Lions Rampant
$16,530.31
£12,000
€14,139.10
CA$22,832.21
A$24,453.30
CHF 13,145.93
MX$296,999.66
NOK 166,105.20
SEK 152,081.66
DKK 105,644.93
About the Item
A striking and decorative pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze chenets (andirons), modelled with heraldic lions rampant.
Each chenet is formed as a powerfully sculpted lion standing upright on its hind legs, grasping a shield to its forepaws in a traditional heraldic pose symbolizing strength, guardianship, and nobility. The lions are finely cast with expressive detail, their musculature, manes, and facial features rendered with clarity and depth. The contrasting use of warm gilt bronze and dark patinated bronze enhances the sculptural relief and lends visual richness.
The figures are raised on architectural balustrade bases, inspired by neoclassical design, providing both visual balance and structural presence. The overall composition reflects the Louis XVI revival taste, drawing on classical and heraldic motifs popular in French decorative arts of the late 18th century and later reinterpretations.
Decorative yet authoritative in scale, this pair of chenets would make a commanding focal point within a fireplace setting, while also functioning as sculptural objects in their own right. Suitable for both traditional and eclectic interiors, they exemplify the enduring appeal of neoclassical ornament and French decorative design.
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Brighton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: B785211stDibs: LU1028048189032
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