Pair of French ormolu chenets aux sphinx

A pair of large and spectacular French Regence style ormolu chenets or firedogs representing female reclining sphinxes holding diadems , the bases elaborately carved with medalions of Roman heroes over four turned legs ,  the model attributed to Andre Charles Boulle.

Second half of the 19th century.

Provenance: Parisian private collection, purchased from Galerie Segoura around 1980.

Length 37 cm ( 14 1/2 inches ) x width  18 cm ( 7 inches)  x height 37 cm ( 14 1/2 inches)