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A Fleur de Peche Marble and Giltwood Chimneypiece

$65,670.08
£48,000
€56,472.99
CA$90,188
A$100,938.20
CHF 52,705.49
MX$1,231,451.91
NOK 669,027.08
SEK 634,865.50
DKK 421,713.55
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About the Item

A carved giltwood and marble chimneypiece in the style of Thomas Johnson (1714–1778), an English designer and master carver. With foliate c-scrolls, lozenges and a scored ground, the original gilt surface of the carved frame is invested with an exotic and intensely romantic vision of the rococo, the carving beautifully enhanced by the Fleur de Peche marble interior. Complete measurements: Height 55½in (141cm) width 69¾in (177cm) Internal height 41⅛in (104.4cm) width 38⅝in (98cm) Depth 7⅞in (20cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.52 in (141 cm)Width: 69.69 in (177 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Eighteenth Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G5081stDibs: LU848144696072

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