PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE ANDIRONS After a model by Pierre Gouthière In chased and gilded bronze, with an elongated camel motif, resting on a base with an openwork cut-out ending in sheathed feet; wear to the gilding H. 32 cm (12 ½ in.) l. 25.5 cm (10 in.) Comparative bibliography : H. Ottomeyer, P. Pröschel et al, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, Vol. I, p. 262, figs. 4.8.6 and 4.8.7. P. Verlet, Les bronzes dorés Français du XVIIIe siècle, Picard, Paris, 2003, p. 207, fig. 238. C. Vignon, C. Baulez, Pierre Gouthière Ciseleur-Doreur du Roi, Mare & Martin, 2016, p. 234-236. A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze firedogs, after the model by Pierre Gouthière This pair of andirons was inspired by the model supplied by Pierre Gouthière around 1778 for Marie Antoinette's Turkish cabinet at the Château de Fontainebleau and now in the Musée du Louvre (OA 5260). *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer providing proof of an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.