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An Antique 18th C French Rococo Fireplace in Superior Breche Violette Marble

$38,836.38per item
£28,500per item
€33,590.13per item
CA$53,449.92per item
A$59,575.51per item
CHF 31,257.23per item
MX$727,514.11per item
NOK 395,784.44per item
SEK 374,076.50per item
DKK 250,697.75per item
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A very large chimneypiece executed in superior quality Italian Breche Violette marble, with large areas of deep purple hues making such a striking fireplace. Transitional style between Louis XV and Louis XVI with a wide and generous serpentine shelf, the wide frieze with shaped fielded panels and carved motif to centre, the end blocks with scroll carving continuing down the jambs to the foot blocks. retaining its original side returns. An excellent example of this style of chimneypiece in extraordinary Breche marble Opening sizes 125cm cm w X 91cm h
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.71 in (111 cm)Width: 65.75 in (167 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1071645717972

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