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Louis XVI Bronze Chenets
Two little fawns attempt to keep warm by brazier fire in this enchanting pair of French Louis XVI chenets, or fireplace andirons. Crafted of stunning dorĂ© and patinated bronze, these figuresâ delightful Neoclassical elegance is characteristic of Louis XVI design. Chenets were a staple of any well-appointed home, serving as both decorative and useful objects. They were placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Only the grandest homes would have had chenets as beautifully designed as these.
Circa 1790
10 1/2â wide x 4" deep x 8â high
Circa 1790
10 1/2â wide x 4" deep x 8â high
Two little fawns attempt to keep warm by brazier fire in this enchanting pair of French Louis XVI chenets, or fireplace andirons. Crafted of stunning dorĂ© and patinated bronze, these figuresâ delightful Neoclassical elegance is characteristic of Louis XVI design. Chenets were a staple of any well-appointed home, serving as both decorative and useful objects. They were placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Only the grandest homes would have had chenets as beautifully designed as these.
Circa 1790
10 1/2â wide x 4" deep x 8â high
Circa 1790
10 1/2â wide x 4" deep x 8â high
$5,550.00
Original: $18,500.00
-70%Louis XVI Bronze Chenetsâ
$18,500.00
$5,550.00Description
Two little fawns attempt to keep warm by brazier fire in this enchanting pair of French Louis XVI chenets, or fireplace andirons. Crafted of stunning dorĂ© and patinated bronze, these figuresâ delightful Neoclassical elegance is characteristic of Louis XVI design. Chenets were a staple of any well-appointed home, serving as both decorative and useful objects. They were placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Only the grandest homes would have had chenets as beautifully designed as these.
Circa 1790
10 1/2â wide x 4" deep x 8â high
Circa 1790
10 1/2â wide x 4" deep x 8â high
