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An Extraordinary Mid-Nineteenth Century Italian Carved Walnut Chimneypiece

About the Item

A mid-19th century, Italian carved walnut fireplace. The jambs carved with muscular, Atlantean figures. They stand on reclining elephants with outstretched trunks. Heaven represented by twelve-winged and playful armorini on the frieze. Dimensions not including overmantle: Height 74¼in (188.5cm) width 75½in (190.5cm) Internal height 52¼in (132.7cm) width 46½in (118.2cm) Footblock to footblock 75½in (190.5cm) Shelf depth 17in (43.5cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 74.22 in (188.5 cm)Width: 75.01 in (190.5 cm)Depth: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut,Wood,Carved,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: N3451stDibs: LU848141144962

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