Louis XV Style Brass Fireplace Screen With Birds & Garland Motifs, Italy 1960s–1970s

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Elevate your hearth with this ornate Louis XV style brass fireplace screen, crafted in Italy during the 1960s–1970s. The pierced … Read more Elevate your hearth with this ornate Louis XV style brass fireplace screen, crafted in Italy during the 1960s–1970s. The pierced mesh is framed by richly cast brass detailing, including ribbon-tied swags, scrolling acanthus leaves, and a central cartouche featuring a pair of birds perched among flowering branches. The top is crowned with a bow and foliate sprays, while the lower edge is adorned with garlands and a classical mask motif. Resting on scrolled feet, this screen combines elegance with functionality, offering both protection and decorative appeal . A versatile piece, ready to bring sophistication to your traditional, French country, or eclectic interior.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE:
By the mid-20th century, Italian brass workshops were reviving the ornate vocabulary of French Louis XV design for an international market hungry for Old World elegance. Fireplace accessories like this screen blended Rococo-inspired flourishes with modern production techniques, creating pieces that were both practical and richly decorative. The motif of paired birds among flowering branches has long been associated with harmony and domestic happiness, a fitting emblem for the warmth of the hearth.

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