Superb pair of andirons in the Greek style, in gilded bronze, from the 19th century, Transition / Louis XVI style, decorated with a head / mask of Boreas / zephir (Greek god of the north wind, the strongest of all winds, beneficent, which dissipates morning mists. Can also be an allegory to Greek mythology to the myth of Pelasgue, which considers that Boreas is associated with the goddess Eurynomé to fertilize the serpent Ophion who created with her the Universal egg at the origin of the world) , twisted egg, balusters and fluted square feet. Very good quality of carving and beautiful luminous gold gilding, beautiful refined neo-classical style.
