Nice andiron or firedog ornamental bronze representing Amphitrite. It is punched with the "crowned C" mark (on the central drapery) allowing a dating before 1749.
It is similar to firedogs pair with Neptune and Amphitrite from the Regency era or the beginning of the Louis XV period, but also reminiscent of Versailles "miroir d'eau" basin statues.
Varnished or ormolu mercury gilding.
Material : Gilt bronze
Origin : France
Provenance : Paris art market
Date : 1730-1749
Dimensions : L. 15 cm - H. : 13 cm
Ref. : md-148
Price & Conditions : SOLD -
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