Andiron, one of two

Made by: Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Each has a seated child satyr covered with black patina except for a gilt wreath on its head, with arms folded and feet crossed, on a truncated fluted column under which is a rounded band of laurel leaves and berries. At the other end, a pine cone on a rectangular block. The shaped plinth is plain except for a single band of beading.

Category:

other metalwork

Made from:

Gilt bronze -- bronze

Made in:

France

Date made:

ca. 1850

Size:

36.7 cm (14 7/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.194.1

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973