Pair of gilt bronze winged lion fire dogs. France, early 19th century.

Pair of gilt bronze fire dogs depicting crouching winged lions facing each other, with open mouths and large spread wings. The modeling is accurate in the details of the mane, wing feathers, and outstretched front paws. The tails curl at the end. The rear support is made of forged wrought iron. This style is reminiscent of the Empire period, attributable to French production of the early 19th century. Dimensions: 40 x 36 x 35 cm each. Condition report: Gilt bronze with a patina of use and widespread green oxidation, particularly visible on the lower part of the figures. Good overall structural condition. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further clarification on the condition report is available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices; contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This artwork has not yet obtained the export license from Italy, issued by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, which certifies that the work does not belong to Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be exported freely. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, determined at the discretion of a commission of experts: on average 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the artwork.