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Antique French Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace with Geometric Carvings
$9,188.70
£6,842.20
€7,750
CA$12,625.78
A$14,130.62
CHF 7,375.10
MX$172,320.70
NOK 94,391.20
SEK 89,353.36
DKK 58,993.97
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This beautiful French fireplace is carved from hard limestone. The frieze is decorated with an ancient geometrical Greek Meander pattern. Meander of meandros is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. It is also known as the Greek fret or the Greek key. The Meander is carved in the stone and was made black. The fireplace has straight legs decorated with tapered panels on the front. The fireplace breaks down in five pieces, the top frieze, two retour moldings, and two support legs or jambs. The fireplace is made in from nice softened limestone from the Burgundy area and has great patina.
Opening firebox measurements: 42.52 inches wide and 29.72 inches high.
- Dimensions:Height: 41.15 in (104.5 cm)Width: 52.37 in (133 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1775
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition details: The fireplace has some damages on the righthand lower side of the frieze. Also, the top left corner shows some damage. This can be repaired in our workshop.
- Seller Location:Casteren, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU970920333962
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