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A 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chimneypiece in Portoro Nero Marble

$13,205.75
£9,500
€11,220.41
CA$17,993.96
A$20,267.28
CHF 10,495.70
MX$246,138.10
NOK 133,319.62
SEK 126,464.91
DKK 83,719.73
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About the Item

A dominant 19th century chimneypiece carved entirely in Portoro Nero marble. The extraction of this extravagant marble began at the time of the Roman Empire and is still quarried to this day. The piece exhibits square fielded corner blocks upheld by sturdy acanthus leaf corbels. The frieze similarly includes fielded panels to either side of a central bullseye motif. Complete measurements: Height 42⅛in (107cm) width 55¼in (140.3cm) Internal height 30⅞in (78.5cm) width 29⅝in (100.5cm) Footblock to footblock 53⅜in (135.5cm) Shelf depth 14⅝in (37cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.13 in (107 cm)Width: 55.24 in (140.3 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Nineteenth Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: I2551stDibs: LU848144724832

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