(pair) French patinated and gilt-metal fireplace chenets/ andirons, 19th c., each modeled with a stag below a tree trunk, on a naturalistic rockwork base with applied flower blossoms, intact with some repairs and small breaks in the casting, approx 17.5"h, 12.25"w, 5.5"d; 15lbs total **Provenance: A Montgomery, Texas collection**

7.2.24-LOT 3150: I note that both chenets are presently intact and structurally secure, as described there are a few small repairs and very minor breaks to branches, examples of aforementioned small breaks include areas such as at the tree trunk, around one of the stag antlers (images of both areas attached),  both are patinated and exhibit typical pitting to metal and wear/loss and mellowing to the gilt patina, all commensurate with age and use, upon UV light examination, there are areas of fluorescence overall, particularly noted at the base, this is likely remnants of varnish to protect the surface

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