Pair of Cast Iron Female-form Andirons

Description:

Pair of Cast Iron Female-form Andirons, probably America, late 18th/early 19th century, each figure half dressed in exotic costume, thought to represent America, ht. 11 3/4, lg. 12 3/4, wd. 6 1/2 in.

Note: For another example of the form, see Donald L. Fennimore, Iron at Winterthur (Winterthur, 2004),pp. 30-1.

Provenance: The Howard Roth Collection.
Estimate $200-300


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