PAIR OF LOUIS XVI PERIOD ANDIRONS In chased and gilded bronze, decorated with a covered urn topped by a pinecone motif and encircled by a garland of grained laurel, the base adorned in the centre with a satyr mask and flanked by scrolls of acanthus leaves. H. 36 cm (14 ¼ in.) l. 17 cm (6 ¾ in.) A pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze firedogs *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 with 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.