Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons ~ Bookends

Price: $2,980

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons ~ Bookends depict two charming cherubs playing music!  Originally the decorative portion of a pair of andirons, they're perfect for decorative accents or bookends.  Each figure is holding a musical instrument, with one also having sheet music in his lap.  Each is seated on lavishly designed Baroque lion-footed pediments with scrolled legs and acanthus volutes in exquisite relief.  Cast in solid bronze, each has been layered in burnished gold for a timeless reminder of how music has provided enjoyment for thousands of years!
Circa 1870
Each measures 13.5H x 9W x 6D