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19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif

$6,000
£4,490.68
€5,199.93
CA$8,339.02
A$9,392.55
CHF 4,864.07
MX$114,068.84
NOK 61,784.89
SEK 58,608.18
DKK 38,798.60
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About the Item

French Napoleon III bronze fireguard from the 19th century. The fireguard has finely cast and chassed bronze figures of a lioness and cub on the left side with a lion and snake on the right side both with a mask of Hercules underneath. The piece’s width is adjustable and can be extended by several inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 53.25 in (135.26 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1865
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU989721749902

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