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French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century
$1,034.41
£778.80
€875
CA$1,427.64
A$1,599.27
CHF 833.37
MX$19,507.78
NOK 10,590.16
SEK 9,985.76
DKK 6,661.38
About the Item
17th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment.
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’).
The pediment was a classical architectural element to add grandness.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
- Dimensions:Height: 25.01 in (63.5 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Gothic (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:17th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback has a good condition, and fit for use in the fireplace or as a backsplash.
- Seller Location:Amerongen, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: n65441stDibs: LU973741353952
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