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.
Dimensions: 30 H x 35 x 13 base cm
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.
Dimensions: 30 H x 35 x 13 base cm
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