Details
Description
BELLE ÉPOQUE GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE FENDER WITH CHENETS
Bouhon, Paris, circa 1900
Sand-cast gilt bronze, marked BOUHON PARIS in several …
Read more
BELLE ÉPOQUE GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE FENDER WITH CHENETS
Bouhon, Paris, circa 1900
Sand-cast gilt bronze, marked BOUHON PARIS in several areas
12 1/2" H x 5 1/2" D x 52" W [approximate depending on positioning of fender]
A good decorative Belle Époque gilt bronze fireplace fender with flanking chenets. The composition is arranged as a long central rail with a scrolling rocaille cartouche at the middle flanked by urn finials and opposing figural end supports.
Each end is modeled with a seated putto set within an arched framework of pierced lattice and rising acanthus scrolls. The forms draw from the Louis XV revival taste that remained highly fashionable in France at the turn of the twentieth century, combining rococo movement with the crisp finish and symmetry associated with Parisian bronze furnishings of the period.
The piece is both architectural and decorative, designed to frame the hearth and give emphasis to the fireplace as a central element of the room.
Condition: Good condition, re-gilded at some point in the 20th century, all figures sturdy and in good repair; trace oxidization, discoloration and grime to figures and elements throughout.
ref. 603KPY27P
See less
- Dimensions
- 52ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XV
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, re-gilded at some point in the 20th century, all figures sturdy and in good repair; trace oxidization, discoloration … moreGood condition, re-gilded at some point in the 20th century, all figures sturdy and in good repair; trace oxidization, discoloration and grime to figures and elements throughout. less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.