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Gillows and Co Carved Wood and Gesso Fireplace

About the Item

A pine and gesso chimney piece in the style of George III manner, 19th Century signed by Gillow & Co. Originally from the family home of the Gardens Coombe Lodge, later renamed Coombe Park by John Foster in 1881, a Neo-classical 18th Century Mansion. The chimney piece has jambs comprising Grecian caryatids above tapering panels with pendant motifs. The caryatids are surmounted by iconic capitals and a double break front moulded shelf, The frieze comprises a tablet with a tazza urn with ribbon tied floral adornment and crossed thyrses on either side of which are fluted panels with oral medallions, below an egg and dart gesso moulding.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.85 in (152 cm)Width: 84.26 in (214 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Greek Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1882
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Southall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5808242267432

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