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French Louis XVI Style Antique Giltwood Fireplace Screen
About the Item
Add luxurious elegant sophistication and opulence with this visually striking Belle Époque period (1871-1914) freestanding carved gilt wood French fireplace screen.
Late 19th / early 20th century, France, almost certainly Parisian work, executed in Neoclassical influenced decadent 18th century King Louis 16th taste, featuring a brillant gilded wood frame surmounted with pierced floral wreath crest, embellished with ornate molding, flowering fiolated ribbon garlands and draped swag reliefs, centering a beautiful raised pattern chenille textile, with plain torn burlap backing, rising on molded trestle base, terminating in acanthus topped fluted bullet feet.
Dimensions: (approx)
42" Tall, 30" Wide, 15.75" Deep
History:
Both functional & decorative, the fire screen began as a form of furniture that acted as a shield between the occupants of a room and the fireplace, at the time the primary way to heat a home, its primary function was to reduce the discomfort of excessive heat from a log fire. Its secondary function was to protect the room and occupants from flying embers that may be emitted by the fire.
When nothing was burning inside the fireplace and the massive hearth empty, fire screens were placed in front to make it look more elegant and decorative.
Condition:
Overall good antique condition, especially considering its age. Attractive appearance, with bright lustrous gold sheen and dark warm rich patina. Mildly distressed, with desirable scattered exposed gesso and burnished gilded finish. Old gilt touchups, nicks, chips & losses throughout. All wear commensurate with age & use. Heavily torn burlap backside. Overall nothing that detracts from the display or functionality but only adds to the authenticity. Sure to add sophisticated antique character, charm, romantic warmth and rich historical depth to any space!
Keywords:
Firescreen fireguard fireplace accessory accent piece room divider screen privacy panel fire guard Victorian era home decor transitional contemporary modern Neo classical Louis revival golden tones
- Similar to:François Linke (Cabinetmaker)Georges Jacob (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition. Attractive appearance, with bright lustrous gold sheen & dark warm rich patina. Scattered exposed gesso/burnished gilding, old gilt touchups, nicks, chips, losses, torn burlap backside. Typical wear commensurate with age/use.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977244957632
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