Large cast iron antique fireback dated 1732 - firebacks
Large cast iron antique fireback dated 1732 (Reference 9605)
Description
The décor of this antique fireback has religious connotations. The monogram “HIS” (abbreviation of the name Jesus in Greek) is repeated three times in three medallions, topped by a cross and with a crowned heart below. Winged cherub heads fly between the medallions. The date 1732 appears above, which brings us back to the Louis XV style and period. Firebacks were treated with utmost car during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, as this one attests.
Dimensions
| Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 4' 1'' ¼ 125cm | 4' 2'' 127cm | 1'' ⅛ 3cm |
Condition
Crack at the base.
Stock venue
Warehouse in Saint Ouen
Origin
Origin unknown.