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Napoleonic Era Cast-Iron Fireback Depicting French General Drouot

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Estimated price: $100 - $1,000

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Description

Keywords: Neoclassical, Empire Style, Napoleonic Era, French Decorative Arts, 19th Century Metalwork, Historic Revival, Pierre-Philippe Thomire Style, Andre-Charles Boulle Style, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot Style, 19th Century, Sand Casting, Bas-Relief Sculpture

Early 19th-century cast-iron fireback featuring a relief depiction of General Antoine Drouot, a distinguished military figure of the Napoleonic era. “DROUOT” inscribed above.

Weighs 20.8 Pounds approx

Measurements: 15 x 15 in. (38.1 x 38.1 cm.) approx

ID 26659

Condition: Overall good antique condition with surface wear and oxidation consistent with age and exposure to heat. The relief details remain discernible despite natural patination. No visible structural damage.

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