Fireback With Phoenix (100 X 80 Cm)

Rare fireback decorated with a phoenix melted at the end of the 17th or early 18th century, a symbol of eternity and rebirth, the phoenix on its stake comes back to life hence its motto "FLAMES ARE FLOWERS OR I TAKE BACK MY LIFE", its bottom is decorated with foliage and a frieze of rudent canals frames it. It should be noted a wear and alteration of its frame. This plaque was found in Moselle. Its weight is 124 kg. Similar plaque published in CARPENTIER H., Plaques de chimneys, Tome premier, F. DE NOBELE, Paris, 1967, p 388 n ° 1098. You can visit our site: www.claudeaugustin.com