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A Bowed 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chimneypiece

About the Item

A striking 19th century chimneypiece carved in Carrara marble, with intricate carving. The piece demonstrates a frieze and shelf bowed in form with the shelf breaking forward over the corner blocks. The frieze has a lengthy stretch of running guilloche reaching out in both directions to corner blocks carved with acanthus leaves. These blocks are upheld by console jambs carved again with acanthus on their scrolling heads. Complete measurements: Height 42¾in (108.5cm) width 60⅜in (153.5cm) Internal height 33⅝in (85.5cm) width 45⅛in (114.7cm) Footblock to footblock 59in (150cm) Shelf depth 16½in (42cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.72 in (108.5 cm)Width: 60.44 in (153.5 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 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: I2521stDibs: LU848144724482

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