Overview
A superb antique French Louis XVI style gilt brass fireplace fire screen, beautifully decorated with ribbon-tied garlands, flaming torch finials, laurel wreath detail, and finely cast neoclassical ornament. The elegant gilt brass frame and decorative mesh centre give this piece excellent presence, making it a refined feature for a period fireplace or luxury interior.
Key Features
- Antique French fireplace fire screen
- Louis XVI style design
- Decorative gilt brass frame
- Ribbon-tied garlands and floral wreath crest
- Flaming torch finials
- Central trophy motif with musical and classical attributes
- Fine mesh fire guard panel
- Acanthus-cast scrolling supports
- Elegant hoof feet
- Ideal for a period fireplace, country house, townhouse, or decorative interior
Craftsmanship & Detail
The fire screen is richly cast with neoclassical decoration throughout, including ribbon swags, laurel leaves, floral wreaths, torch finials, and a finely modelled central trophy motif. The shaped frame has excellent movement and balance, with decorative scrolling supports terminating in hoof feet, giving the piece both elegance and stability.
The warm aged gilt finish works beautifully with the detailed casting, creating a highly decorative fireplace accessory with strong French Louis XVI influence. It would look superb placed in front of a fireplace or used as a decorative statement piece within a refined period or classical interior.