A Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Fire Screen Bouhon FrčresA fine and extremmelly rare Gilt Bronze Fire Screen having shaped and asymmetrical frame is richly adorned with cherub mounts looking forward to the top, scrolling acanthus foliage, rocaille cartouches, and finely modeled floral ornament. The crest is surmounted with a cast foliate flourish, while the lower apron echoes this movement with a central floral scroll casting and the frame is raised on elegant swept splayed feet.This highly decorative late 19th century French fire screen attributed to the renowned Parisian makers Bouhon Frčres, specialists in luxury fireplace furnishings. Executed in finely cast and chased gilt bronze (ormolu), the piece is designed in the exuberant Louis XV Rococo taste, reflecting the revival styles popular in the period.Bouhon Frčres were celebrated for their fireplace accessories and exhibited internationally, receiving accolades including a gold medal at the Paris Exposition Uni...