"Pair Of Andirons With Sphinxes From The Directoire Period 18th Century Attributed To Thomire "
Pair of sphinx andirons from the Directoire period, late 18th century or early 19th century Partly attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843) after a model by Louis-Simon Boizot Sculpted and gilded bronze andirons depicting sphinxes, the centered base of a star Twisted feet French work circa 1800-1810 Wear to the gilding Dimensions 27 x 22.5 x 12 cm