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