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Antique gilt bronze fireplace surround fender

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th Century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room.

The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylised acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god of fire—a figure well-suited to decorating a fireplace. The woman may be Aphrodite (or Venus), Hephaestus’s wife. These figures recline on seats which are adorned with stylised scrolling acanthus leaves.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16150
Incollect Reference #:	377058

Dimensions

W.	65.35 in;	H.	18.5 in;	D.	16.54 in;
W.	166 cm;	H.	47 cm;	D.	42 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |