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18th Century Gilt Bronze Andiron Statuette
Spitalfields House
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18th Century Gilt Bronze Andiron Statuette

18th century
Description

Exceptional quality 18th century gilt bronze (“bronze dore”) andiron statuette depicting a shepherd boy. French Louis XV period Circa 1760. In the manner of Jean-Jacques Caffieri (1725-1792).

Pastoral subjects were popular at this period. Finely cast and chased with detailed after-work. The mercury gilt is nicely work at the extremities to reveal the bronze underneath.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Gilt Bronze Andiron Statuette to the 18th Century.

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SA1203965
Description
Exceptional quality 18th century gilt bronze (“bronze dore”) andiron statuette depicting a shepherd boy. French Louis XV period Circa 1760. In the manner of Jean-Jacques Caffieri (1725-1792).

Pastoral subjects were popular at this period. Finely cast and chased with detailed after-work. The mercury gilt is nicely work at the extremities to reveal the bronze underneath.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Gilt Bronze Andiron Statuette to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203965
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base.
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Archive I An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base.

18th century gilt bronze andiron statuette

Archive II An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base. View II
Archive III An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base. View III
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Archive V An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base. View V
Archive VI An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base. View VI
Archive VII An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base. View VII
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An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base.
18th century gilt bronze andiron statuette
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An 18th century gilt bronze statuette depicting a reclining draped figure set on a scrolled plinth base.
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An 18th century gilt bronze andiron statuette is a decorative cast bronze figure, often depicting classical or allegorical subjects, designed as part of decorative fireplace firedogs (chenets) during the Rococo and Neoclassical eras.

These items were cast using the lost-wax technique and finished via fire gilding (ormolu), where a gold-mercury amalgam was applied to the bronze surface and heated, leaving a durable coating of gold.

Authentic period metalwork features hand-chased surface details, age-appropriate surface wear, irregular hand-threaded fittings or square nuts underneath, and genuine mercury-gilded finishes under UV evaluation.

This type of sculpture functions well as a standalone accent on a mantelpiece, marble console, or bookshelf, adding historic contrast against contemporary backdrops.

Dust carefully using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, keeping the surface free of water, abrasive polishes, or chemical solutions that can damage the original mercury gilding.
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