A splendid bronze chenet depicting a stylized lion atop a shield , a decorative object that combines traditional functionality with strong decorative value . The term chenet refers to the fireplace accessory—also called andirons or firedogs —used to support wood logs and promote combustion in the hearth, but in artistic versions it becomes an ornamental sculptural piece with a great visual impact.
The lion , a symbol of strength, royalty, and protection, is meticulously crafted in bronze, while the shield beneath adds a heraldic or symbolic iconographic reference. The bronze's natural patina, with its warm, deep hues, enhances the cast's volumes and details, making the piece an ideal scenographic element for spaces of great character.
This chenet is perfect both for its functional role in front of a traditional fireplace and as a decorative display piece in living rooms, studies, or foyers, where it can become an aesthetic and symbolic focal point . Various similar examples, often in French or neoclassical style, are prized for their historical and artisanal value and can fetch significant prices on the antiques market.
Main features
Origin: Europe (historical inspiration / artisanal production)
Period:20th century / Vintage with historical style
Material:Solid bronze
Style:Decorative Figurative / Heraldic Lion Motif
Type:Ornamental Chenet (andirons)
Function: Fireplace accessory and decorative complement
