Neoclassical Style Antique Fireplace Mantel

A late 18th century, early 19th century neoclassical chimneypiece in white statuary marble, centred with a Wedgwood ' Bacchanal' tablet, with 3/4 round fluted Ionic columns fronting the jambs. The Wedgwood tablet depicts a central group of three drunken bacchic cherubs, flanked by single cherub figures and cherub groups taking cover...

A late 18th century statuary and Siena fireplace of late 18th century neoclassical design, the frieze with a statuary marble tablet decorated a classical...

In white statuary and Spanish Brocatelle marbles; The design attributed to Sir William Chambers (1723-1796), architect to the King, circa 1765-1770. The tiered shelf with egg and dart, (symbolic of good and evil) moulding, above the frieze, which is centered with a rectangular tablet, superbly sculpted with a Bucranium mask of an ox skull. This has horns and a jeweled decoration adorns the skull above the eyes, the horns are draped with bunched, knotted ribbons, which hold swags of tied bell flowers, the other end of which are secured and fall from circular, flower decorated paterae. This is flanked by Brocatelle panels and recessed, statuary end blockings. The jambs with pilaster Brocatelle uprights, flanked by statuary out grounds with scrolling volutes decorated with sprigs of foliage. The opening with moulded edge, the whole raised on foot blocks. The Doric Order...

Provenance: Stair & Company, Inc. New York, NY, private collection, gifted to Telfair Museums, c. 1977. The elegant moulded breakfront shelf with an egg and dart and a beaded motifs...

A large early 19th century fire mantel constructed from pine with a finely carved frieze panel featuring Sphinx. The end blocks are carved with celestial globes, something we have ne...

A large antique neoclassical wooden fireplace. This impressive, large scale fire surround is crafted in hardwood and ornately decorated with composition embellishments, including fl...

An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...

An antique English Regency style fire mantel salvaged from a property in Yorkshire. This pine and composition fire surround is richly decorated. It has a simple yet elegant design to...