Armand Albert Rateau

pair of andirons in patinated bronze and wrought-iron
Each cat branded A.A. RATEAU INVR on the tail

Galerie Marcilhac, Paris
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris

Franck Olivier Vial and François Rateau, Armand-Albert Rateau, Paris, 1992, p. 167

FR : Good overall condition. The patina of the cats is overall worn with scattered scratches. The original colour of the bronze is partially visible (as visible on the catalogue illustration). Several chips of patina of the palmettes (visible on the catalogue illustration). The iron logs support are completely oxidised and covered with soot and dust, consistent with use. //// EN : Bon état général. La patine sur les chats est usée sur l'ensemble et présente des rayures éparses. la couleur d'origine du bronze est partiellement visible (comme visible sur l'illustration du catalogue). Plusieurs manques de patine sur les palmettes (visible sur l'illustration du catalogue). Les supports de bûches en fer sont complètement oxydés et couverts de suie et de poussière, cohérent avec l'usage.
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