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A George III Pine and Gesso Chimneypiece

$9,516.88
£6,800
€8,119.81
CA$13,049.08
A$14,569.64
CHF 7,599.92
MX$179,155.34
NOK 95,920.43
SEK 90,305.71
DKK 60,573.78
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About the Item

A striking and quite exceptional Georgian, pine and gesso chimneypiece, the frieze carved with a musical motif that consists, amongst other things, a lyre, laurel leaves, oboes and sheets of music. The tiered shelf exhibits fine carving of alternating anthemion and acanthus, guilloche and water leaf moulding, the central tablet depicting sphinxes. Measurements: Height 62¼in (158cm) width 88⅛in (224cm) Internal height 47⅝in (121cm) width 56¼in (143cm) Footblock to footblock 76in (193cm) Shelf depth 8⅝in (22cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62.21 in (158 cm)Width: 88.19 in (224 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G4891stDibs: LU848143699912

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