Antique Cast Iron Fireback Decorated with Foliage Scrolls – Mid-19th Century

A refined example of nineteenth-century foundry art, this cast-iron fireback, salvaged in the province of Lucca and dating back to the mid-1800s, frames the hearth with a rich decorative repertoire of vegetal scrolls, candelabra motifs, and an elegant central vase. It measures 91.5 cm in width by 69 cm in height on the outside, with an internal opening of 55 x 46 cm.

Features and Strengths

• Dimensions and Availability: External 91.5 x 69 cm (W x H) | Internal opening 55 x 46 cm (W x H) | Unique piece
• Authenticity and Period: Original fireback dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, salvaged in the province of Lucca.
• Material and Finish: Cast iron decorated in relief with vegetal scrolls, candelabra motifs on the uprights, and a central vase on the upper band; surface with silvery and brown highlights.
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation, with sharp and highly detailed ornamentation.
• Maintenance: To highlight the relief work, remove dust with a soft-bristled brush that can reach the crevices of the decor; avoid abrasive sponges and water, and periodically protect the surface with a specific metal treatment, keeping the piece in a dry environment.

Suggested Uses

Designed to define the perimeter of a fireplace opening, the fireback is the element that gives the hearth preciousness and decorative depth; the richness of this specimen makes it a focal point even if showcased as a standalone work of art.

• Completion of antique wood, marble, or stone fireplaces
• Philological restoration of villas and historic residences
• Decorative wall panel in interior design projects
• Halls and living rooms of charming hotels and period residences