BEAUTIFUL CHIMNEY BAR Ornamented with two lionesses... Lot 44

BEAUTIFUL CHIMNEY BAR Ornamented with two lionesses lying on the side terraces and decoration of goddess in the antique style holding a book. On the front part, a decoration of chariot in the antique style on both sides two laurel wreaths. The Egyptian lions on the bases are inspired by those of the Capitol in Rome. Early 19th century (wear) Related Pieces: The collections of the national furniture have an identical model with variants (patinated bronze and central motifs) which was exhibited at the Palais des Tuileries (see the book L'heure, le feu, la lumière, les bronzes du mobilier national, figure 83 page 153).