Decorative ornament - in bronzo - Napoleon III - France - Large Spark Screen

Refined and imposing antique spark guard (or fire screen) for a fireplace in pure Napoleon III style, crafted as a folding expandable fan with perforated blades featuring geometric and floral motifs. The supporting frame and the majestic base with volutes and acanthus leaves are made of gilded/brunished cast bronze, while the perforated blades with floral/geometric fretwork are in brass. The top is decorated with a classic pinecone finial finely turned. Features and Dimensions: Item: Folding spark guard / folding fan-fire screen Style: Napoleon III / Neoclassical Material: Bronze and Brass Height: 71 cm Width (open): 100 cm Width (closed): 25 cm Depth: 19 cm Weight: 5.3 kg (5,300 g) Era: First half of the 20th century (or late 19th century) Condition: Excellent overall conservational condition with a beautiful and authentic patina of age. Opening and closing mechanism of the blades perfectly functioning and smooth. Please refer to the images for all details on the condition. Tracked shipping and professional protective packaging.

Estimate:£271.84

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