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Antique French Neoclassical 'Venus' Fire Back, 19th Century
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Late 18th or early 19th century French fire back with Venus. Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and more specifically the domestic hearth. Where no fire is found, a cozy, regulated society is impossible. Hestia initiates and promotes this. She is the goddess "who gives steadiness" and protects the family.
The fire back is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fire back is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
- Dimensions:Height: 32.88 in (83.5 cm)Width: 32.49 in (82.5 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 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 a fireplace or as a backsplash.
- Seller Location:Amerongen, NL
- Reference Number:
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