IMPORTANT PAIR OF ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BRASS ANDIRONS.

IMPORTANT PAIR OF ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BRASS ANDIRONS. Third quarter 19th century. Each cast with a bearded male figure supporting a classical urn with rams head handles, emitting flames above his head. The figure wrapped in a lion skin garment. Standing on a square pedestal, the front mounted with an armorial crest. The base cast in the form of opposing dragons centering a classical mask raised on three claw feet. SIZE: Height: 42″. Width overall: 21″. Depth overall: 30-1/2″. PROVENANCE: From the Payne Whitney residence 972 Fifth Avenue NYC. Designed and decorated by Stanford White. CONDITION: Structurally very good with original dogs. Surfaces well blackened and patinated. Undisturbed. 9-29883 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2406	$2,962.50	IMPORTANT PAIR OF ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BRASS ANDIRONS. Third quarter 19th century. Each cast with a bearded male figure supporting a classical urn with rams head handles, emitting flames above his head. The figure wrapped in a lion skin garment. Standing on a square pedestal, the front mounted with an armorial crest. The base cast in the form of opposing dragons centering a classical mask raised on three claw feet. SIZE: Height: 42″. Width overall: 21″. Depth overall: 30-1/2″. PROVENANCE: From the Payne Whitney residence 972 Fifth Avenue NYC. Designed and decorated by Stanford White. CONDITION: Structurally very good with original dogs. Surfaces well blackened and patinated. Undisturbed. 9-29883 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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