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Retour D'egypte Gilt Bronze Andirons
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Retour D'egypte Gilt Bronze Andirons

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 6 July 2025 · Cella
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Superb, pair of early 19th century classic French Empire 'Retour d'Egypte' gilt bronze and iron andirons. Very decorative, beautifully cast iconic pharaonic gilt bronze heads sitting on neoclassical bronze stands. Very rare, this is the only pair of this style I have ever seen. Circa 1810.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Declaration

Cella has dated these Gilt Bronze Andirons to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142706
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1009
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Superb, pair of early 19th century classic French Empire 'Retour d'Egypte' gilt bronze and iron andirons.
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Very decorative, beautifully cast iconic pharaonic gilt bronze heads sitting on neoclassical bronze stands.
Cella

Very rare, this is the only pair of this style I have ever seen. Circa 1810.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these Gilt Bronze Andirons to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142706
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1009
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A pair of antique gilt bronze andirons featuring classical Egyptian revival busts atop pedestals with cast iron billet bars.
Retour d'Egypte gilt bronze andirons
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A pair of antique gilt bronze andirons featuring classical Egyptian revival busts atop pedestals with cast iron billet bars.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectAndirons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRetour dEgypte
  • MaterialGilt bronze, cast iron
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsSphinx busts, Egyptian revival motifs, Plinth bases, Cast ornamentation
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 43.5 cm (17 in)

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The Retour dEgypte style emerged in France following Napoleon Bonapartes campaign in Egypt between 1798 and 1801, incorporating distinct pharaonic motifs, sphinxes, and classical Egyptian iconography into European decorative arts.

Authentic period andirons are typically constructed from cast or forged iron frames paired with decorative mounts cast in bronze, brass, or ormolu, often finished with mercury gilding or hand chasing.

Authentication involves examining the quality of the bronze casting, the presence of hand-chased detailing, patination consistent with age, and construction methods typical of European metalwork from the late 18th to 19th centuries.

These pieces function as striking sculptural elements within a hearth, anchoring a traditional fireplace scheme or providing a neoclassical contrast inside a minimalist modern fireplace opening.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive metal cleaners or polishes that can strip delicate fire-gilding, and maintaining stable humidity levels to prevent oxidation.
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