Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Chenet Firedog Lamps
This lovely pair of antique gilt bronze chenets by Henri Vian (1860-1905) feature patinated cherubs and were apparently converted to lamps sometime in the 20th century with the addition of hardware and gilt, carved wooden pedestals. Measures: 19" high, 10.75" wide and 5.75" deep. Signed "H Vian". Vian was a celebrated bronzier and grandfather of Boris Vian who specialized in bronzes in the 18th century style, particularly light fittings. He participated in the Great Exhibitions of 1878, 1889 and 1900 and received a Gold Medal in 1889. Based at 5 rue de Thorigny, Paris, his family continued the business until 1944 when the city of Paris took over the premises for Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d'Art (the National School of Applied Arts and Art Crafts).
