19th Century French Victorian Era Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Fireplace Andiron & Bar 3 Piece Set

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A most impressive antique French gilt bronze three-piece fireplace set.

France, circa 1870, almost certainly Parisian work, exceptionally executed in … Read more A most impressive antique French gilt bronze three-piece fireplace set.

France, circa 1870, almost certainly Parisian work, exceptionally executed in Neo-Renaissance taste, featuring an ornate sculptural pair of brass cast chenets / andirons / firedogs, with urn-form finial, scrolling foliate ornamentation, satyr mask mounted, scroll foot tripod base, the reverse affixed with iron plate short leg, accompanied by a solid bronze spiral twist fender bar rod accented by fleur-de-lis terminals.

PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
From an important San Antonio private estate

Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.

DIMENSIONS: (approx)
Adjustable width;
Each andiron: 19" High, 9.75" Wide, 5" Deep; Fender guard: 42.5" Long;
Total weight: 16lbs

Condition:
Very good original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged patina. Well made, strong, sturdy, stable. Wear commensurate with age and use, moderately patinated areas, including scattered oxidation and tarnish. Overall a stunning example

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