Pair of firedogs (chenets)
Object type: Firedogs
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French, Paris
Artist: Quentin-Claude Pitoin
Artist bio: French, Paris ca. 1725–1777 Paris
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: French
Date: ca. 1772
Medium: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: .5) H. 16 x W. 24 1/4 x D. 7 5/8 in.  (40.6 x 61.6 x 19.4 cm);
.6) H. 15 1/2 x W. 24 1/4 x D. 7 5/8 in. (39.4 x 61.6 x 19.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gilt Bronze
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977
Accession year: 1977
Tags: Boars|Deer