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Late Eighteenth Century Pine & Gesso Chimneypiece, with Classical Central Tablet

$8,397.25
£6,000
€7,164.53
CA$11,513.89
A$12,855.56
CHF 6,705.81
MX$158,078.24
NOK 84,635.68
SEK 79,681.51
DKK 53,447.45
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About the Item

A Late Eighteenth Century, Pine and Gesso Chimneypiece with Fluted Pilaster Columns and a Central Tablet Depicting Venus, or Perhaps Aurora, on a Chariot With swags of the vineyard and motifs showing sheaves of corn and agricultural tools, the chimneypiece appears to be a celebration of fertility. Acorns and oak leaves in equal measure, line the aperture and claret jugs, presumably full, are carved on the corner blocks. Measurements: Height 59½in (151cm) width 74¾in (190cm) Internal height 47¼in (120cm) width 51⅝in (131cm) Footblock to footblock 66⅛in (168cm) Shelf depth 6⅛in (15.5cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.45 in (151 cm)Width: 74.81 in (190 cm)Depth: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G4901stDibs: LU848143700092

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