Three Enormous 18th C Hand-Carved Belgian Bluestone Pot au Feu (Flame) Finials

These incredible flame finials once graced a private castle just outside of Nemur, Belgium and they are exceptional in all respects. Deeply and crisply carved, each features an intricate flame rising from a semi-lobed body on a rising, flared socle that terminates in a square foot. Each has its own short pedestal, also hand-carved in bluestone. All are in wonderful antique condition and are resplendent with a heavily-lichened patina. All have age-related surface crazing cracks that are not meaningful to their lifetime, as bluestone is very hard and can winter outside uncovered in all climates if installed on a stone footing. The finial in the front center position has had a recent repair just below the flame, done by a master artisan, and shown in the photos. Prior to the repair, the finial had a circumferential crack extending about 1/2 of the way around the finial but there was no movement, so it was not a full-thickness crack. Regardless, it is an excellent repair, color matched to the stone, and it is not evident unless you are looking for it. Place these regal finials flanking your front door, or to mark the entrance to your garden for a stunning effect. We are selling them as 1 single (the front center one) and 1 pair (the two to the rear in the photos), but have priced them individually, although you may buy all three. Approximate weight is 350 lbs. each.

Belgium, CA 1780

Finials: H: 40 in Diameter: 18 in Foot: 12.63 in sq.

Bases: 16 in square x 6 in high

Overall: H: 46 in Diameter: 18 in Foot: 16 in sq.

Ref: FBF 1073, FBF 1074