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Antique English Neoclassical Pine and Gesso Fireplace Mantel

$28,000
£21,034.38
€24,256.07
CA$38,853.65
A$43,174.98
CHF 22,624.15
MX$529,464.16
NOK 288,557.82
SEK 271,464.60
DKK 181,036.96
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About the Item

An outstanding example of refined English craftsmanship, this antique fireplace mantel dates to the late 18th century, circa 1780–1795, embodying the graceful symmetry and classical inspiration of the Georgian Neoclassical period. Crafted from carved pine and embellished with gesso ornamentation, the mantel is distinguished by its delicate and meticulously applied decorative motifs. The frieze showcases a central tablet featuring an urn with trailing foliage, flanked by festooned garlands, paterae, and scrolling acanthus elements deeply rooted in the design vocabulary of the Adam brothers. The jambs are adorned with classical urns, ribbon-tied bellflowers, and foliate bands, rising beneath an elegant breakfront shelf with refined dentil molding. The crispness of the gesso relief work and the original mellow patina of the pine together evoke a sense of timeless English sophistication. England, late 18th century. Neoclassical (Adam-style) period.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63.5 in (161.29 cm)Width: 69.88 in (177.5 cm)Depth: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Adam Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780-1795
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: w1031stDibs: LU10485245966382

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