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Pair 18th Century Style Italian Bronze Fire Dogs
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Pair 18th Century Style Italian Bronze Fire Dogs

19th century
Description

A spectacular pair of Italian 18th Century style bronze fire dogs, each depicting classical Roman figures, children playing below and raised on a pair of Dolphins.

Batch 81 63040. UNCKZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Italian Bronze Fire Dogs to the 19th Century.

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SA1098186
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SKU00002365
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Description
A spectacular pair of Italian 18th Century style bronze fire dogs, each depicting classical Roman figures, children playing below and raised on a pair of Dolphins.

Batch 81 63040. UNCKZ

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Italian Bronze Fire Dogs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098186
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002365
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of dark patinated bronze fire dogs featuring classical figure sculptures mounted on elaborate scrollwork bases decorated with masks and putti.
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Archive I A pair of dark patinated bronze fire dogs featuring classical figure sculptures mounted on elaborate scrollwork bases decorated with masks and putti.

Pair 18th Century Style Italian Bronze Fire Dogs

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A pair of dark patinated bronze fire dogs featuring classical figure sculptures mounted on elaborate scrollwork bases decorated with masks and putti.
Pair 18th Century style Italian bronze fire dogs
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A pair of dark patinated bronze fire dogs featuring classical figure sculptures mounted on elaborate scrollwork bases decorated with masks and putti.
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  • ObjectFire Dogs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsClassical figurative sculptures, Grotesque masks, Putti figures, Scrollwork bases
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

These 19th Century fire dogs are presented in an Italian Baroque style, cast in dark bronze with a dark bronze patina and a smooth, reflective finish. Each piece depicts classical figurative sculptures mounted atop elaborate scrollwork bases, featuring detailed grotesque masks at the centre, pairs of dolphin feet at the base, and small putti figures below the main figures. Additional visible elements include square block plinths, intricate openwork casting, and sculpted winged figures flanking the central pedestals. Every fire dog measures 93 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 32 cm deep. These items sit on a fireplace hearth in a gentleman's library, used to support firewood within an open hearth.

FAQs

Italian Baroque bronze work from this period is characterised by dynamic figurative sculpture, dramatic movement, and rich ornamental detailing such as scrollwork, putti, and grotesque masks inspired by classical mythology.

Decorative fire dogs were typically cast using the lost-wax technique or sand-casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine intricate relief work before applying a chemical patina or dark lacquer finish.

Authentic cast bronze pieces exhibit noticeable hand-chasing marks, seam lines from multi-part casting assemblies, core pin marks, and natural patination or wear consistent with age and heat exposure.

Sculptural fire dogs are frequently positioned within non-working hearth alcoves, displayed as standalone sculptural objects on console tables, or used to anchor an architectural fireplace setting.

Bronze metalwork should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and polished occasionally with a microcrystalline wax to preserve the patina and prevent unwanted oxidation.
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