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Style Louis XVI / Ref.12359

Cast iron fireback "The Rape of Orithya by Boreas", 19th century

Dimensions
Width 30'' ¼  77cm
Height 31'' ⅞  81cm

Origin:
19th century.

This cast iron Louis XVI style fireback was made in the 19th century.
It is adorned with a mythological scene depicting very likely the Rape of Orithya by Boreas in a Neoclassical decor and clouds. This episod of the Metamorphoses by Ovide, Book IV, tells the story of Orithya, a beautiful princess of Athens raped by Boreas, god of winds crazy in love with her.