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French 'Apollo and Satyr Marsyas' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century

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18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with Apollo and Satyr Marsyas. Marsyas challenged Apollo to a musical contest. He hoped to defeat Apollo with a flute thrown away by Athens. Apollo won, however, and punished the satyr. Apollo is god of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music and joy. Also the saving god, both in emergency caused by an epidemic or an invasion of enemies, as in any other emergency. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. 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: 32.09 in (81.5 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)Depth: 0.71 in (1.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th-19th Century
  • 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 in the kitchen.
  • Seller Location:
    Soest, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: n64471stDibs: LU973718636162

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