A Large Pair of Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Chenets by Henry Dasson

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A Large Pair of Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Chenets by Henry Dasson

The artist, Henry Masson, was a Parisian artisan … Read more A Large Pair of Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Chenets by Henry Dasson

The artist, Henry Masson, was a Parisian artisan known for his exceptional gilt-bronze mounted furniture and high-quality metalwork.
Chenets were decorative and functional fireplace accessories placed in front of a fireplace to hold logs and protect the hearth. These feature two patinated bronze cupids (or putti) seated atop ornate, gilt bronze columns, along with classical motifs like floral garlands. The chenets are made of d'ore (gilt) and patinated bronze, showcasing a contrast between the rich gilding and the darker bronze patina. See less