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A Late Eighteenth Century Chimneypiece in Bardiglio and White Marble

About the Item

A refined late 18th / early 19th Century chimneypiece carved in Bardiglio and white marble. A central cameo tablet depicts a half bust female portrait in profile framed by olive branches, her hair dressed with pearls. The small proportioned Bardiglio frame supports an elegant moulded shelf.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.26 in (130.2 cm)Width: 49.02 in (124.5 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th/Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G4241stDibs: LU848135404142

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