Antique French Art Nouveau Brass Firescreen With Floral & Ribbon Bouquet

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Antique French Art Nouveau Brass Firescreen with Floral & Ribbon Bouquet

This exquisite antique fire screen exemplifies the romantic, nature-inspired … Read more Antique French Art Nouveau Brass Firescreen with Floral & Ribbon Bouquet

This exquisite antique fire screen exemplifies the romantic, nature-inspired sensibility of the Art Nouveau era. Crafted in gilt brass, the rectangular frame is finished with a pierced and repoussé crest at the top, flanked by a pair of slender urn finials, and raised on gracefully curved cabriole legs terminating in scrolled feet. At the center of the fine mesh screen hangs a dramatic cascading ornament, a bow-tied ribbon suspending a lush composition of roses, foliage, and trailing leaves rendered in richly detailed cast and hand-chased metalwork. The interplay of the airy, transparent mesh with the dense, sculptural bronze appliqué creates a striking sense of depth and movement, characteristic of the period's fascination with organic, botanical forms. Beyond its decorative charm, the screen remains fully functional, designed to protect a room from stray sparks while allowing the fire's glow to filter through. A beautiful accent piece for a traditional or eclectic interior, it brings warmth, texture, and old-world craftsmanship to any hearth.


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30" H 25" W 8" D See less