Chimney cladding

Antique fireplace surround in carved oak – Breton Style / Folk Art. Description: magnificent surround for a fireplace in solid carved oak, dating from the first half of the 20th century. An authentic piece of folk art in the Breton regionalist style, ideal for adding character and charm to your interior. • Unique hand-carved decorations. • Upper lintel: Stunning carved frieze in high relief (visible tool marks and chisel cuts attesting to the artisanal work) depicting a scene of Breton rural life with characters in traditional costume, cottages, and bell ringers. • Side jambs: Foot sculptures representing a couple of Bretons (a man in a traditional hat and a woman in a headdress) standing on barrel staves. • Dimensions & Ideal Format: • Total width: 111 cm. • Total height: 100 cm. • Exact weight: 15.8 kg. A compact size and moderate weight highly sought after, perfect for elegantly dressing a wood stove, a modern pellet stove, a bioethanol fireplace, or simply to be used as a decorative wall console. • Structure & Condition: • Healthy and stable structure with traditional old-fashioned assembly visible at the back. • Presence of a very beautiful original patina. • Note: Some old traces of woodworm are visible on the bust of the male figure, confirming the age of the object.