Pair of firedogs

Philippe Caffieri (le Jeune) (possibly), c. 1770

Firedogs were placed in the hearth as supports for the metal rods on which the logs of wood were laid. The poodle and the cat seem to be warming them-selves by the fire. The famous bronze-caster Philippe Caffieri is known to have made firedogs with such animals.

  • Artwork typeandiron, vuurbok, heating system
  • Object numberBK-16903-B
  • Dimensionsheight 35.8 cm x width 25.8 cm x depth 16.1 cm, weight 10.6 kg, width 20.5 cm x depth 12.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsverguld brons