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An Exceptional, Highly Carved 18th Century Louis XVI Chimneypiece

About the Item

An exceptional, highly carved 18th century Louis XVI chimneypiece in statuary white marble of generous proportions. The bowed frieze carved with running oak leaves bordered with delicately executed beading, centred by ribbons tied in bows. The angled corner blocks sit above console jambs carved with three stopped flutes filled with carved flowers. Height 43 1/2in (110.5cm) width 69 5/8 in (177cm) Internal height 32 1/2 in (83cm) width 50 3/4 in (129cm) Footblock to footblock 67 3/8 in (171cm) Depth 11 3/4 in (30cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.51 in (110.5 cm)Width: 69.69 in (177 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: I2071stDibs: LU848141068662

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