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Huge Antique Fireback, Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary

$8,500
£6,362.12
€7,351.51
CA$11,786.67
A$13,202.58
CHF 6,863.87
MX$163,025.30
NOK 87,440.36
SEK 82,661.25
DKK 54,860.99
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About the Item

This huge one of a kind antique cast iron fireback displays the annunciation - the Christian celebration of the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus, the Son of God, marking his incarnation. In excellent condition, can be used in a fireplace or as jaw dropping backsplash. Can be supplied with stand.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.63 in (123.5 cm)Width: 34.26 in (87 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In excellent condition, can be used in a fireplace or as jaw dropping backsplash.
  • Seller Location:
    Haarlem, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4861stDibs: LU1002510331851

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