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Regency Painted and Gilt Tôle Fire Screen w/ Doves and Classical Brazier, 19th C

$1,200

£909.83

€1,062.18

CA$1,715.88

A$1,742.34

CHF 994.62

MX$21,053.19

NOK 11,683.43

SEK 11,651.56

DKK 7,940.66

About the Item

An evocative nineteenth-century painted tôle fire screen or chimney panel, fashioned from shaped sheet metal and ornamented in the neoclassical taste. Its shield-like silhouette, gently arched crest, clipped corners, and narrow gilt perimeter give the work an architectural presence well suited to a formal hearth or paneled interior. A fitted metal framework and suspension chain appear on the reverse, allowing the panel to function both as a fireside furnishing and as a decorative wall-mounted object when not in use. The composition centers upon a substantial classical brazier or footed urn, painted in warm russet, ochre, and muted gold against a deep black ground. Six doves gather around the vessel: several perch upon its rim, others descend with wings extended, and two occupy the foreground platform. Their lively arrangement introduces movement and naturalism to the otherwise symmetrical design. Doves traditionally evoke peace, fidelity, domestic harmony, and spiritual devotion, making their association with the hearth—an emblem of household continuity—particularly resonant. Surrounding the central scene is a finely conceived framework of gilt ropework, looping cords, and pendant tassels. At the crest, paired scrolls and a stylized anthemion-like ornament recall the decorative vocabulary of the late Neoclassical, Regency, and Empire periods. The theatrical suspension motif suggests the composition is being presented as a ceremonial tableau, while the dark ground intensifies the metallic golds, pale plumage, and copper-toned vessel. Measurements: 28 in. high × 24 in. wide.

Dimensions:
Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Metal,Paint
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Wear commensurate with age and use including paint loss and some minor dings to surface. Later chain added for wall hanging.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7838251054492

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