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A fine Regency neoclassical chimneypiece of white statuary marble. The central tablet sculpted with a reclining muse, probably Erato, reading a book. She is flanked by a celestial globe, a lyre with a scroll of music, and a laden bookcase, gathering inspiration for her Lyric and Love poetry. The ends of the frieze with floral decorated end blocks upheld by tapering reeded quiver shaped torches. Provenance 11 Hertford Street Mayfair London designed and built by Henry Holland and his father, Henry lived at no 17.
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- Date of manufacture18th Century
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- ConditionExcellent.
- Dimensions
H 51.5 in. x W 70.01 in. x D 11.5 in.
H 130.8 cm x W 177.8 cm x D 29.2 cm
- Seller locationLondon, GB
- Seller reference numberN242
- Reference numberLU84815821723
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