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Alexander George Fine Antique Furniture
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Oxfordshire , England
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Pair of 18th-Century English Rococo Gilt Bronze Andirons or Firedogs
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Description
An exceptional pair of 18th century English Rococo gilt bronze andirons or fire dogs.
The bold shape of these andirons relate to designs of Thomas Johnson (1714–1778), one of London’s pioneers of the ‘Modern’ or French style, later known as Rococo. In the 1750s he published several books of designs which were widely used for things like ceiling moulding.
These books include 12 Girandoles in 1755, The Book of the Carver in 1758 and monthly between 1755 and 1758, 150 New Designs. He also had a great influence on Ince and Mayhew’s book, The Universal System of Household Furniture.
£16,500 -
More Information
Period: 18th Century Condition: Good. Superb patinated condition Styles / Movements: Rococo, Traditional Incollect Reference #: 646796 -
Dimensions
W. 13 in; H. 25 in; D. 4 in; W. 33.02 cm; H. 63.5 cm; D. 10.16 cm;
Message from Seller:
Alexander George Antiques’ enthusiasm and unerring passion for the finest English furniture is evident from the moment you enter our gallery in rural Oxfordshire. Here you will find examples from the most prestigious of the 17th and 18th century cabinet-makers, craftsmen of the Golden Age including Thomas Chippendale, Coxed & Woster & Gerrit Jensen.
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