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French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules and Orbs, 18th Century
$1,413.01
£1,028.51
€1,175
CA$1,923.25
A$2,151.27
CHF 1,119.53
MX$26,482.88
NOK 14,242.79
SEK 13,362.55
DKK 8,942.01
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18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules and three orbs.
The orb ('globus cruciger') symbolizes the Christ's dominion over the world. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ are also the name of the promontories at both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar. Hence they also symbolize the frontier between the known and unknown world (Nec Plus Ultra, "nothing further beyond"), and later they also became symbols for the opposite, i.e. taking risks and confronting the unknown (Plus Ultra, ‘further beyond’). In the Spanish royal crest they also stand for the overseas possessions.
The condition is good, no cracks.
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- Dimensions:Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Style:Louis XIV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Cast
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- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace or as a backsplash.
- Seller Location:Soest, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: n46091stDibs: LU973718716632
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