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Pair of Early 18th century gilt bronze firedogs

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Pair of Early 18th century gilt bronze firedogs - Decorative Objects Style French Regence

Pair of Early 18th century gilt bronze firedogs - French Regence

Antiquités - Pair of Early 18th century gilt bronze firedogs

Ref : 120928

7 500 €

Period :: 18th century
Provenance :: France
Medium :: Bronze
Dimensions :: L. 6.69 inch X H. 6.3 inch

Decorative Objects - Pair of Early 18th century gilt bronze firedogs

18th century - Pair of Early 18th century gilt bronze firedogs

French Regence - Pair of Early 18th century gilt bronze firedogs

Conservatoire Sakura

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Pair of Early 18th century gilt bronze firedogs

The greyhounds are depicted lying down. They are cast in bronze using the lost-wax method and partially mercury-gilded. The nuts are hand-cut. Beautiful patina and original gilding. The greyhound is a common motif in aristocratic iconography, associated with hunting, luxury, and fidelity.
Regency period, early 18th century, circa 1720.
Good condition, some wear from use. No restoration.
These are subjects of elegant sobriety which were very appreciated and which have been reproduced intensively from the end of the 19th century until today.
172x167mm.

Tag
18th century

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