Bouhon Frères A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze chenets Paris, late 19th century

each stamped BOUHON F^res. 

Overall in good condition. Tarnishing to gilt bronze and dirt to crevices.
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Bouhon Frères, also recorded under Bouhon et Cie, were prominent French bronziers specializing mostly in fine bronze decorated fire surrounds and fire-fittings, of which the present lot is a fine example. The firm participated in the 1878 and 1900 Paris Expositions Universelles.