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18th c. French Large Square Fireback
$1,600
$2,20027% Off
£1,195.12
£1,643.2927% Off
€1,385.55
€1,905.1427% Off
CA$2,221.56
CA$3,054.6527% Off
A$2,490.08
A$3,423.8627% Off
CHF 1,296.51
CHF 1,782.7127% Off
MX$30,404.98
MX$41,806.8427% Off
NOK 16,461
NOK 22,633.8827% Off
SEK 15,603.55
SEK 21,454.8827% Off
DKK 10,337.74
DKK 14,214.3927% Off
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About the Item
This antique fireback displays a Tympanum with 3 Fleur de Lys inside.
- Dimensions:Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 33.47 in (85 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Haarlem, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 1255H1stDibs: LU10025933432
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