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Arts & Crafts Copper and Iron Firescreen Depicting a Peacock English, Circa 1880
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Description
An Arts & Crafts copper and iron firescreen depicting a peacock, with intricate repoussé work on the copper panel; the iron uprights with twisted details on iron feet and a top handle.
height: 26 in. (66 cm)
width: 20 in. (51 cm)
depth: 6 in. (15 cm)
“In the late 19th century, the peacock became an icon of the Aesthetic movement, which emphasized the importance of art above everything else in daily life.” The Aesthetic Movement (1860-1900) overlapped the Late Victorian period
Proud as a Peacock, WMODA, Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts, Hollywood, FL.
"[The Peacock] is seen as a symbol of beauty, rebirth and wealth, as well as of sinful pride."
The Eye of the Peacock By Marie Hawkins, Art UK -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: copper, iron Condition: Good. very good condition Creation Date: Circa 1880 Styles / Movements: Aesthetic Movement, Traditional, Victorian Patterns: Animal/Insects, Traditional Dealer Reference #: JG24084320 Incollect Reference #: 735070 -
Dimensions
W. 20 in; H. 26 in; D. 6 in; W. 50.8 cm; H. 66.04 cm; D. 15.24 cm;
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