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Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Louis Xiv Style Ormolu Figural Chenets or Fire Dogs
LVS Decorative Arts
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Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Louis Xiv Style Ormolu Figural Chenets or Fire Dogs

19th century
Description

A pair of fine quality late 19th century (circa 1870) Louis XIV style ormolu figural chenets or fire dogs.

This pair of chenets each consist of a winged putto with fabric draped across his body, warming his hands over a flaming urn and seated on a plinth with swag decoration.

This is supported on a rectangular plinth with central sunburst, floral swag drapes below with foliate paterae to either side and to each end, all supported on four tapered baluster feet – the sun being the symbol for King Louis XIV – The Sun King.

At the beginning of his reign Louis XIV (1638-1715) chose the sun as his personal emblem, it represented his power, absolute monarchy and his identification with Apollo, the God of Peace and of the Arts - the emblem for the Sun King was portrayed as a human face surrounded by rays of light.

The sun king symbol can be found everywhere at The Palace of Versailles: on gates, doors and ceilings as well as being used on many other buildings, canons etc. and also continued to be used as a symbol in France over the years.

This pair of chenets are in good condition for age with a small loss to one of the lower floral swags.

Size:

Height: 11'' / 28cm

Width: 11'' / 28cm

Depth: 3'' / 7.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these Ormolu Cherub Fire Dogs to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1199097
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1503
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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Description
A pair of fine quality late 19th century (circa 1870) Louis XIV style ormolu figural chenets or fire dogs.
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This pair of chenets each consist of a winged putto with fabric draped across his body, warming his hands over a flaming urn and seated on a plinth with swag decoration.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery.
fig 1. Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Louis Xiv Style Ormolu Figural Chenets or Fire Dogs

This is supported on a rectangular plinth with central sunburst, floral swag drapes below with foliate paterae to either side and to each end, all supported on four tapered baluster feet – the sun being the symbol for King Louis XIV – The Sun King.

fig 2. A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery.
fig 2. Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Louis Xiv Style Ormolu Figural Chenets or Fire Dogs

At the beginning of his reign Louis XIV (1638-1715) chose the sun as his personal emblem, it represented his power, absolute monarchy and his identification with Apollo, the God of Peace and of the Arts - the emblem for the Sun King was portrayed as a human face surrounded by rays of light.

fig 3. A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery.
fig 3. Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Louis Xiv Style Ormolu Figural Chenets or Fire Dogs

The sun king symbol can be found everywhere at The Palace of Versailles: on gates, doors and ceilings as well as being used on many other buildings, canons etc. and also continued to be used as a symbol in France over the years.

This pair of chenets are in good condition for age with a small loss to one of the lower floral swags.

Size:

Height: 11'' / 28cm

Width: 11'' / 28cm

Depth: 3'' / 7.5cm

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these Ormolu Cherub Fire Dogs to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199097
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1503
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery.

Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Louis Xiv Style Ormolu Figural Chenets or Fire Dogs

Archive II A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery. View II
Archive III A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery. View III
Archive IV A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery. View IV
Archive V A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery. View V
Archive VI A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery. View IX
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A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery.
Pair of fine quality late 19th century Louis XIV style ormolu figural chenets or fire dogs
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A pair of late nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire dogs featuring seated winged cherubs warming their hands by flaming urns above solar masks and drapery.
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Chenets, also known as fire dogs or andirons, are decorative metal stands placed in front of a fireplace hearth. The Louis XIV style is characterised by grand classical proportions, heavy architectural moulding, scrollwork, and symbols of regal power such as solar masks and classical figures.

High-end 19th-century French chenets were predominantly cast in bronze and finished with gilding, known as ormolu. Iron backbars were often attached to withstand direct contact with fire, while the decorative front sections remained polished or gilded metal.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display precise hand-chasing details in the bronze, substantial weight, and evidence of hand-assembly using square nuts or threaded rods. The gilding typically shows soft wear in exposed areas rather than uniform modern electroplating.

Gilt chenets can be positioned inside non-working original fireplaces, atop a hearth plinth, or used as decorative sculptural objects framing a marble chimney piece to add warmth and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Ormolu surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, metal polishes, or harsh chemicals, as these can strip or permanently damage the delicate gold layer.
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