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Finely Carved Statuary Marble Fireplace with Birds to Centre Block

About the Item

A fine quality statuary marble late Georgian fireplace. The panelled jambs with finely carved bellflowers and ribbons, surmounted by rope moulding and end blocks with anthemion leaf. The frieze with rosette paterae and drapery throughout, with carved centre block featuring intertwined birds, flowers and ribbons. The shelf with carved dentils, leaves and beading. A good quality, striking piece, English, 19th century. Measures: Shelf width: 1890 mm / 74 3/4 in Overall height: 1370 mm / 53 7/8 in Opening height: 970 mm / 38 1/4 in Opening width: 1125 mm / 44 1/4 in Depth of shelf: 240 mm / 9 1/2 in Overall Jambs: 1735 mm / 68 1/4 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 74.75 in (189.87 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 42721stDibs: LU101329674901
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