19thC French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Fire Screen

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An elegant 19th-century French Louis XVI–style fireplace screen, dating from approximately 1860–1880 and crafted entirely from gilt bronze. Decorative, functional, … Read more An elegant 19th-century French Louis XVI–style fireplace screen, dating from approximately 1860–1880 and crafted entirely from gilt bronze. Decorative, functional, and beautifully detailed, this antique fire guard brings refined French character to a mantel, fireplace, salon, library, living room, or traditional interior.
The screen has a graceful fan-shaped form with finely pierced openwork decoration, allowing the light and warmth of the fire to show through while maintaining an airy, ornamental appearance. The gilt bronze surface retains its original aged patina, giving the piece a warm antique gold tone with authentic depth and character.
The decoration is richly worked throughout, with detailed relief and openwork motifs typical of 19th-century French decorative arts. The upper section features an unusual bagpipes musical instrument motif, adding charm and individuality, while the lower section is finished with a refined medallion ornament that balances the composition beautifully.
Its folding construction makes it practical as well as decorative, allowing the screen to be positioned in front of a fireplace or stored more easily when not in use.

Details
Date/Period: 1860–1880
Maker/Brand: French, maker unknown
Style: Louis XVI / French Neoclassical
Color: Antique gold
Materials: Gilt bronze
Category: Fireplace screen / fire guard
Quantity: 1 piece
Form: Fan-shaped folding screen
Features: Pierced openwork bronze, bagpipes motif, medallion ornament
Finish: Original gilt bronze patina

Approximate Dimensions
Width: 103 cm / 41 in
Height: 69 cm / 27 in
Depth: 16 cm / 6 in

Condition
Good antique condition with light signs of age and use consistent with a 19th-century piece. The original gilt bronze patina is preserved, showing natural age-related wear and warm tonal variation. The structure is sound, and no major damage was noted.

A refined and authentic French gilt bronze fireplace screen, combining practical function with sculptural Louis XVI elegance.

Shipping
Shipped from the Netherlands with a reliable courier. The fireplace screen will be professionally and carefully packed with protective materials, fully insured, and sent with tracking for safe international delivery. See less