Fire dogs

Whimsical Pair of American Art Deco Cast- and Wrought-Iron Andirons, first quarter 20th century, in the form of seated long-nosed dogs, presently in a weathered and lightly rusted finish, with some traces of black paint, h. 14", w. 7", d. 16".

Pair of American Cast- and Wrought-Iron Andirons, first quarter 20th century, in the form of cats seated on openwork scrolled bases, presently in a lightly rusted finish bearing traces of the period bronzing, h. 17", w. 10", d. 8".

And cats. Both estimated at USD150-300 at auction on 1 February. The cats are slightly too Hogworth-ish, but the dogs will do nicely, thank you.

Oh, but then I'd need a fireplace, which is a bit unlikely here, of course.