Louis XV Carrara Marble Mantel
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Louis XV Carrara Marble Mantel
About the Item
The grace and symmetry of ornamental marble has been admired since antiquity. An Egyptian named Imhotep (2667 BC - 2648 BC), the first architect on record, used marble for the pyramids he designed noting that it was the most suitable material for immortalizing the art of construction.
- Dimensions:Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 68 in (172.72 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 28-55341stDibs: U1106028911173
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