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(Lot) French Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Gilt Metal Fireplace Accessories

Price realized
$576
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$450
Category
Fireplaces and Accessories
Sold
February 22, 2026
Sale
DAY 3 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot) French Louis XVI style gilt-metal and bronze dore fireplace accessories, late 19th/ early 20th c., comprising: (2) ormolu andirons/ chenets, each having flaming urn finial, above French dolphins and lion masks, both with one French dolphin detached at tail, approx 23"h, 11"w, 3.75"d; (1) matching fender bar, with central lion mask roundel, approx 39.75"l, 4.5"w; (1) mesh trifold fire screen, each panel: approx 21"h, 13"w; (lot) fireplace tools, comprising a pair of tongs, a brush, and a scoop, on knopped stand, stand: approx 22"h, 7.25"w, 7.25"d; 41lbs total

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.