Sculpted decoration of the fireplace of the Biencourt sitting room

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau, France

Salamander, symbol of the King Francis 1rst, sculpted as a tribute to him, during the layouts of the chateau by the family of the Biencourt in the 19th century.

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Title: Sculpted decoration of the fireplace of the Biencourt sitting room
Rights: Photo credit: David Bordes / Centre des monuments nationaux (National Monuments Center)

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