ANDIRON, ONE OF TWO
Creator(s): Unknown (Workshop)
On view in: Marjorie Post's Bedroom
About this object
Female sphinx with wings in bronze. Bare breasted, band around head, on stand in gilt bronze, rounded ends, four tapered spiral legs, on front side, chased vine scrolls and female mask.
- Object name:
- ANDIRON, ONE OF TWO
- Made from:
- Gilt bronze -- patinated bronze
- Made in:
- FRANCE
- Date made:
- late 18th Century
- Size:
- 29.2 x 36.5 cm (11 1/2 x 14 3/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 14.281.1
- Class:
- METAL
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Gift of Eleanor Close Barzin, 1985