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Rare 18th & 19th Century French (Normandy) Carved Oak & Limestone Mantel

$52,000
£39,294.68
€45,375.72
CA$72,662.15
A$80,624.78
CHF 42,232.99
MX$988,676.21
NOK 537,189.12
SEK 507,083.62
DKK 338,395.20
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About the Item

Impressive and monumental in size! Mantel is from Normandy, France. Chimney breast has an 18th century carved panel inset featuring animal figures deemed the trophy of the hunt. The rest of mantel is mid-19th century. Beautiful and unusually carved limestone posts supporting the frieze and chimney breast.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 132 in (335.28 cm)Width: 90 in (228.6 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Nashville, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U120206923720

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