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

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

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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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