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Antique French Fireback with Goddess Venus, 18th Century

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18th century French Louis XV fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and more specifically the domestic hearth. Where no fire is found, a cozy, regulated society is impossible. Hestia initiates and promotes this. She is the goddess "who gives steadiness" and protects the family. The condition is good, no 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. Products that weigh less than 65 kg / 143 lbs are shipped as express parcel which is comparatively cheaper. Please contact us if you would like to see similar options weighing less than 65 kg / 143 lbs which can be shipped as express parcel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a very good condition and fit for use in the fireplace or as a backsplash.
  • Seller Location:
    Amerongen, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E6061stDibs: LU973711881721
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