Gilded Wrought Iron Spearhead, 18th Century, Tuileries Palace

A silent witness to a bygone era, this gilded wrought iron gate spearhead embodies the elegance and grandeur of 18th-century classical architecture. Coming from the gates of the Tuileries Palace, it has survived the turbulent history of the French Revolution and bears the traces of a prestigious past. Made of wrought iron, this spearhead features remarkable metalwork, with original gilding, partially patinated by time, which gives it inestimable authenticity. Its slender and symmetrical design, inspired by the Louis XVI style, reflects the attention paid to the smallest details in the ornamentation of the great royal residences. The history of this object is closely linked to the events that marked the end of the French monarchy. The gates of the Tuileries Palace, once a symbol of absolute power, were stormed during the revolutionary days of August 1792. Many of their ornaments were dismantled, salvaged or melted down, making these elements extremely rare on the art market. Today, this spearhead represents a unique piece of history, ideal for a passionate collector, a decorator looking for an authentic architectural element or a lover of historical objects.