Empire ormolu fire fender
France, époque Empire (1804-1815).
MATIÈRE : Bronze ciselé et doré.
DIMENSIONS : H. 40 cm. (15 3⁄4 in.) ; L. 107,5 cm. (42 1⁄4 in.); L. maximale 136,5 cm ( 53 3⁄4 in) ; Pr. 6,5 cm. (2 1⁄2 in.).
Provenance : collection particulière
An Empire ormolu fire fender. The extending rod is ornated with a flowered frieze and stylised motifs. The central part with scrolling leaves above the fluted plinth with laurel leaves. Each side ending in two fluted scrolls decorated with acanthus leaves.
