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18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
$1,624.12
£1,220.28
€1,375
CA$2,236.42
A$2,502.97
CHF 1,310.21
MX$30,406.53
NOK 16,636.39
SEK 15,699.28
DKK 10,465.12
About the Item
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. You can contact us to find out the daily rate for a freight shipment of this product to your destination.
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- Dimensions:Height: 32.09 in (81.5 cm)Width: 33.27 in (84.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Louis XIV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:17th-18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a good condition and is fit for use in the fireplace and as a backsplash.
- Seller Location:Amerongen, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: n49851stDibs: LU973722742862
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