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Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

$1,156.46
£862.19
€975
CA$1,588.23
A$1,777.54
CHF 928.15
MX$21,686.10
NOK 11,781.69
SEK 11,180.10
DKK 7,426.46
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About the Item

19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of Multon and Anne Le Pape in 1826. The fireback is made of cast iron and 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. 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: 32.49 in (82.5 cm)Width: 38.39 in (97.5 cm)Depth: 0.91 in (2.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1826
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a good condition and is fit for use in the fireplace or as a backsplash.
  • Seller Location:
    Soest, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: n44161stDibs: LU973716784382

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