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A Late Eighteenth Century Statuary Marble Chimneypiece after Robert Adam

About the Item

An extremely fine late 18th century Statuary marble chimneypiece of strong architectural character and landscape proportion, after a design by the architect Robert Adam (1728 – 1792). The pilaster jambs are capped by Greek Ionic capitals, possibly quoting the recently discovered Temple of Ilissus in Athens, supporting a refined shelf with a charming cushion bed mould. The jambs carved with delicate Anthemion palmettes in low relief set in a recessed fielded panel. The solid construction of the Statuary marble implies this piece is of Italian manufacture for the English market. A very similar chimneypiece was designed by Robert Adam for his own house at n.4 Adelphi Terrace, as shown in the image here below.
  • Similar to:
    Robert Adam (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.63 in (136.2 cm)Width: 83.94 in (213.2 cm)Depth: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Adam Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: N3101stDibs: LU848135410212

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