Pair of andirons

Pere Jean-Antoine Ducerceau

late 16th–early 17th century · Bronze · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Andirons, also known as firedogs, are placed inside fireplaces to hold burning logs. This pair features columns supporting vases and resting on female masks framed by foliage that ends in animal paws.

Artist

Pere Jean-Antoine Ducerceau

Date

late 16th–early 17th century

Medium

Bronze

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941