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The sculpture depicts a scene with animals, including deer being pursued, possibly by hounds. It features ornamental details with the animals appearing to be in motion amidst twisting elements. The sculpture is rendered in a golden color, indicating it may be made of gilded material. It has a polished finish. In size and comparison to human perspective, it appears compact and ornate. The sculpture's intricate detail and three-dimensional design allow it to stand freely, visible from multiple angles as a decorative piece.
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The sculpture depicts a scene with animals, including deer being pursued, possibly by hounds. It features ornamental details with the animals appearing to be in motion amidst twisting elements. The sculpture is rendered in a golden color, indicating it may be made of gilded material. It has a polished finish. In size and comparison to human perspective, it appears compact and ornate. The sculpture's intricate detail and three-dimensional design allow it to stand freely, visible from multiple angles as a decorative piece.

National Gallery of Art · Decorative Art

Andiron (feu or chenet)

Attributed to Jacques Caffiéri

Date
probably 1750/1755
Medium
chased and gilded bronze and cast iron
Dimensions
overall: 46.4 x 44.7 x 24.8 cm (18 1/4 x 17 5/8 x 9 3/4 in.) overall (log support): 52.1 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm (20 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)
Classification
Decorative Art · Furniture
Accession number
1957.7.11
Credit line
Gift of George D. Widener and Eleanor Widener Dixon
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • cast
  • gilded
  • Decorative Arts, Part III: Textiles, Furniture, Rock Crystals, and Armor
  • chased
Provenance

Eleanor Elkins Widener Rice [1861-1937] and her husband Dr. Alexander Hamilton Rice [1876-1956], New York; by inheritance to her son and daughter, George D. Widener, Jr. and Eleanor Widener Dixon [Mrs. Fitz Hugh Dixon]; gift 1957 to NGA.

NGA object ID 43692. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.