Victorian Brass Fender Stool / Fireplace Footman, England, Circa 1880 They were part of the

They were part of the artist’s thinking stage

lower right

and the painting is finely preserved

Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate patina to the gilt bronze and minor wear to marble consistent with age

A superb late 19th-century hand-painted porcelain portrait plaque by Carl Knoll

Victorian Brass Fender Stool / Fireplace Footman, England, Circa 1880 They were part of theVictorian Brass Fender Stool Fireplace Footman England, Circa 1880 An exceptional and richly decorative late 19th century brass fender stool, originally designed to sit at the edge of the fireplace as both a warming seat and a functional fireside perch. Pieces like this were staples in grand Victorian interiors, used while tending the fire or simply enjoying its warmth. This example is particularly ornate, featuring a solid brass frame with pierced