Fireplace accessory - Gilt bronze
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Large gilded bronze fireplace screen in Louis XVI style, France, circa 1880–1910, 68 cm high, 77 cm wide and 24 cm deep, in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains.
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Large fireplace screen in golden bronze – Louis XVI style – France, circa 1880–1910
Impressive fireplace guard or spark screen of French origin, executed in gilded bronze and metal mesh. It features an architectural composition of rich decorative detail, divided into five vertical panels and topped by five circular pierced medallions with vases of flowers.
The decoration incorporates garlands of flowers and fruits, drapery, acanthus scrolls, pearl friezes and classical-inspired geometric elements. In the center, there is an elegant arched handle ornament. It rests on four curved feet ending in turned elements.
This is a characteristic example of Louis XVI Revival produced in France during the late Napoleonic III period and the Belle Époque.
Object: fireplace guard / spark screen
Country of origin: France, probable
Era: late 19th / early 20th century, circa 1880–1910
Style: Louis XVI Revival / Napoleonic III–Belle Époque
Material: gilded bronze and metal mesh
Color: golden, with antique patina
Manufacturer: not identified; no visible signature
Height: 68 cm
Width: 77 cm
Depth: 24 cm
Condition: good overall considering age.
Large fireplace screen in golden bronze – Louis XVI style – France, circa 1880–1910
Impressive fireplace guard or spark screen of French origin, executed in gilded bronze and metal mesh. It features an architectural composition of rich decorative detail, divided into five vertical panels and topped by five circular pierced medallions with vases of flowers.
The decoration incorporates garlands of flowers and fruits, drapery, acanthus scrolls, pearl friezes and classical-inspired geometric elements. In the center, there is an elegant arched handle ornament. It rests on four curved feet ending in turned elements.
This is a characteristic example of Louis XVI Revival produced in France during the late Napoleonic III period and the Belle Époque.
Object: fireplace guard / spark screen
Country of origin: France, probable
Era: late 19th / early 20th century, circa 1880–1910
Style: Louis XVI Revival / Napoleonic III–Belle Époque
Material: gilded bronze and metal mesh
Color: golden, with antique patina
Manufacturer: not identified; no visible signature
Height: 68 cm
Width: 77 cm
Depth: 24 cm
Condition: good overall considering age.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XVI
Country of origin
France
Material
Gilt bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
68 cm
Width
77 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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