Bidspirit auction | Continental Silvered-Bronze Figural Fender

Continental Silvered-Bronze Figural Fender - Origin: Continental Europe, probably French Date: Circa 1880-1900 Period/Style: Renaissance Revival and Beaux-Arts Maker: Unidentified Materials: Silvered bronze, metal supports, and black stone plinths Form: Monumental bowed fireplace fender or kerb Description: An elaborate late nineteenth-century silvered-bronze fireplace fender of sweeping bowed form. The architectural end pedestals are surmounted by shell-crested backs and seated bow-bearing putti, accompanied by smaller attendants and hunting hounds. Pierced foliate scrollwork extends across the center, framing a trophy-form finial surmounted by a spread-winged eagle. The molded lower rail is richly ornamented with floral bands, grotesque and lion masks, suspended rings, and projecting scroll feet. Raised on rectangular black stone plinths. Marks: No maker's marks observed in the supplied photographs. Dimensions: 15.5 in. H x 46 in. W x 10 in. D Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: Overall intact with scattered tarnish, oxidation, scratches, surface residue, and extensive rubbing and loss to the silvered finish, exposing warmer bronze tones. Numerous separately cast decorative elements exhibit minor bends, looseness, and irregular alignment. Several slender arrows or rods appear bent. Scattered small nicks and edge wear are present throughout. Black stone plinths have scratches and minor edge abrasions. No major structural break is apparent. Completeness of every small applied component has not been verified.