Fireback With The Arms Of Abbot Louis-antoine De Boursault De Viantais (92x84cm)

Fireback with the arms of the commendatory abbot Louis-Antoine de Boursault de Viantais, 32nd abbot of the abbey of La Chapelle aux planches (Haute-Marne), order of the Premonstratensians, diocese of Troyes, elected on December 24, 1699 until in 1717. Then abbot of the abbey of Fontmorigny (Cher) in 1733. Blazon: Argent with three rosebuds Gules leaves Vert. Our plaque with a semi-circular pediment, with an eventful outline bordered by falling flowers is in the Louis XIV style, its coat of arms in a cartouche, surrounded by crosses, is surmounted by a crown of the marquis and the attributes of the abbot. In supports two recumbent lions. Its weight is 84 kg. Bibliography: - Similar plaque from the Orléans museum. - CARPENTIER H., Fireplaces, Tome premier, F. DE NOBELE, Paris, 1967, page 238 N ° 657. - Girard de Villesaison Cher AD18 2F160 - Armorial of Charles d'Hozier (1640-1732) You can visit our site: www.claudeaugustin.com