Architectural ornament - 1567 - Fireplace brick

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Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.

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Stoneware fireplace brick, circa 14.3 cm long, 6.2 cm deep and 10 cm high, weighing 1336 g, dating from 1567 with medallions depicting two busts of King Philip II of Spain and Elisabeth of Valois, featuring rosette motifs, in good condition with minor signs of aging.

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A fine molded hearthstone or fireplace brick, measuring circa 14,3cm in length and weighing 1336g, depicting medallions with two busts of king and queen, separated by rosette motifs. The date 1567 suggests that the figures depicted are those of King Phillips of Spain and his wife, in 1567 that would have been Elisabeth of Valois.
A similar brick is on permanent display in the Groninger Museum.

Condition: Overall good, no significant damages or repairs. Minor wear commensurate with age and use.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Please note that lots paid after 18-06 will be sent in the first week of July.

A fine molded hearthstone or fireplace brick, measuring circa 14,3cm in length and weighing 1336g, depicting medallions with two busts of king and queen, separated by rosette motifs. The date 1567 suggests that the figures depicted are those of King Phillips of Spain and his wife, in 1567 that would have been Elisabeth of Valois.
A similar brick is on permanent display in the Groninger Museum.

Condition: Overall good, no significant damages or repairs. Minor wear commensurate with age and use.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Please note that lots paid after 18-06 will be sent in the first week of July.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
1336 g
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Fireplace brick
Material
Stoneware
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
14.3 cm
Depth
6.2 cm
Estimated period
1567
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Objects sold
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