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Important pair of wrought iron andirons, 19th century

Important and rare pair of wrought iron andirons , Neo-Gothic style , made during the 19th century. The wrought iron work is quite exceptional by its high quality.

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Antique Louis XIV style "Bollection" fireplace mantel in Sarrancolin Ilhet marble with its original marble floor

This Louis XIV style fireplace was built in the 19th century. This is a sophisticated model, with its curved mantel, embossed spandrels, and scrolls on each side of the jamb. Its Sarrancolin Ilhet marble has a very beautiful hue highlighted by the original marble floor in marble Blue Turquin . The contrast of the bluish gray, starred with white veins, with the orange marbles, create a remarkable effect. The design of the floor is also very original.

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Aeneas in the underworld - Antique Louis XVI style fireback

This antique Louis XVI style fireplace was made in the 19th century. It represents Aeneas in the underworld, episode narrated in Virgil's Aeneid. Aeneas wants to go to underworld to consult his father Anchises. He is helped by the Cumaean Sibyl who agrees to show him the way. When they are on the river Styx, the Sibyl convinces Charon to embark Aeneas, then to get Cerberus to sleep, the dog with three heads that guard the entrance of the Underworld and that we can see in the background on the fireback.

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Antique large Louis XV style fireback with Diana and the sages, 18th century

This Louis XV style cast iron fireback was made in the 18th century. In a central cartouche, a mythological goddess is depicted talking with bearded men. A moon crescent on her forehead refers to Diana (Artemis in Greek) or Luna (Selene in Greek), two goddesses connected with the moon. 18th century ornaments are surrounding this scene : grid alternating florets, bearded old profiles, acanthus and scrolls.

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Beautiful antique Louis XV style firescreen in gilt bronze with olive branches

This beautiful antique Louis XV style firescreen was made out of gilt bronze during the 19th century. The strongly curved frame is characteristic of the Louis XV style, as well as the rococo foliages. It is decorated with olive branches and has acquired a beautiful patina over the years.

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Beautiful antique Napoleon III style trumeau with putti and flowers decor in gilded stucco

Beautiful antique Napoleon III style mirror in gilded stucco made in the 19th century. The frame is decorated with a frieze of pearls and twisted ribbon all around. The upper part is richly decorated with putti supported by a vase of flowers.

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Two-patina bronze winged sphinx fire fender

Bar of chenets in gilt and patinated bronze, decorated with two winged sphinxes lying down. Central bar with stars.

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Antique fireback with lion and deer from the 17th century

Large cast iron fireback from the 17th century decorated with a coat of arms framed by a lion and a deer standing on their paws.

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Lot of around 10.5 m² of antique hexagonal terracotta tiles, 19th century

Antique 19th century period floor composed of hexagonal terracotta tiles from Provence. About 650 tiles of which the six sides are 3"1/8 for 6" 5/16 length and 13/16" thick. The whole surface area is about 10.5 m².

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Modern fireback with the French Revolution attributs

This modern fireback was made of cast iron. It is adorned with the attributs of the French Revolution such as the rooster and the Phrygian cap.

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Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble

Antique mantel carved in white Carrara marble during the 19th century. The slightly curved entablature is adorned in the centre with a beautiful upside down leafy shell from which large acanthus leaves emerge, classical Louis XV style ornamentation. This is enhanced by the carved motifs that surround it such as vertical ribbons, plant motifs including flowers, leaves and corncobs, as well as the oblong mouldings above and below the shell. The console jambs are beautifully carved with curves and counter curves of large beaded acanthus leaves surrounded by flowers on the head and scrolled foliage on the feet.

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Renaissance fireback from the 16th century decorated with an agricultural scene

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Fireback with the coat of arms of France from the 17th century

Fireback with the coat of arms of France from the 18th century reproduced in the book "Plaques de Cheminées" by Henri Carpentier, page 206.

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Louis XVI style mantel with garland and frieze of flowers

This Louis XVI-style mantel was carved in Carrara marble in the 19th century. At the center of the lintel, a gilded bronze garland is framed by a slightly protruding rectangular cartouche. On either side, two regular friezes of flowers surrounded by moldings echo each other. The jambs are marked by dices holding floral rosettes in ormolu, before taking the form of fluted pilasters. The rudentures are extended by ornamental bronzes in plant forms. The cast-iron interior is adorned with garlands hung with ribbons and trophies.

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Louis XVI style bronze mantel in Panazeau marble

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Louis XV style Pompadour mantel in Enjugerais marble

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Louis XIV style mantel in Marquina marble

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Louis XIV style mantel in Rouge de Rance marble adorned with bronze ornaments

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Louis XVI period gilded trumeau decorated with a garland of flowers

This overmantel is made of wood and decorated with gilding. It is from the Louis XVI period and embodies the style of the period, depicting ribbons or flowers, motifs characteristic of the decorative arts under Louis XV. Gilded moldings frame the overmantel, and the mirror and decorate the top of the overmantel. In the space created by the molding at the top, ribbons and a garland of wildflowers decorate the overmantel. In a central position, a ribbon knot is placed on top of the molding, supporting a ring that allows the garland to pass through.