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Freestanding Fireplace Screen (front view)

QuiQue - Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 7:48pm
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Freestanding Fireplace Screen (front view)

This fireplace screen was custom made for a client in New Zeland. I used copper, brass, and hand forged steel to create the natural colors. Patinas were used on the cattails. The brass decorations were soldered to the steel parts. The main reason for creating the freestanding screen vs. an insert was so the client could take it with him after moving from his home. It also simplified any installation efforts due to the fact that I live in the US. The screen is approximately three feet high by five feet wide.


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Frank Castiglione's picture

Beautiful

Frank Castiglione - Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 9:46pm

Hi QuiQue,
I can see why the owner would want to take the screen with him, its beautiful.If it was mine, I would insure it separately too.
Frank


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B.J. Severtson's picture

Art Nouveau

B.J. Severtson - Friday, March 28, 2008 - 7:43am

Q
Thanks for the front view. How very art nouveau of you. Very very nice. Brad


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SteelyJan's picture

Inspiring!!!!

SteelyJan - Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 5:09pm

This piece is so beautiful, thanks for posting the front view.
The coloration just brings the design out in such a beautiful way. My compliments! Janet R.


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visitor's picture

Want it

visitor - Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 12:17pm

I want this SO BAD. I am sure it cost an arm and a leg. If you wouldn't mind quoting me a price my address is photojkc@aol.com


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Jamie Santellano's picture

WOW! This is a nice piece.

Jamie Santellano - Friday, October 3, 2008 - 11:02am

WOW!

This is a nice piece. It must have taken some time to build.

I had worked a short while with a blacksmith, and we made Fire screens in his shop, but not anything this ornate. Although, I was in training, so this would not be a project for the beginner. I enjoyed the process of creating them, but hated the measuring part!!!! He was working with designers so we had to be very specific to the fireplaces we were making the screens for.

Anyway, your work is amazing!

Cheers,

Jamie Santellano


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PeterG's picture

Beautiful, balanced design

PeterG - Friday, October 3, 2008 - 11:31pm

Beautiful, balanced design QuiQue. I love the mixed metals.
Very classy.

Peter


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R L Sidebottom's picture

Very Creative. I like the

R L Sidebottom - Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 10:46pm

Very Creative. I like the colors and textures.

Rick Sidebottom
Aspiring Metal Artist


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