Style Empire / Ref.1425
lion paw mantel in fine black marble
Dimensions
Width 46'' ½ 118cm
Height 41'' ⅜ 105cm
Depth: 16'' ⅛ 41cm
Inner width: 26'' 66cm
Inner height: 29'' ½ 75cm
Origin:
19th century
Status:
Good condition; The mantel was reduced in width previously.
Fine black Belgium marble mantel in the Empire style from the 19th century. Powerful lion paw jambs resting on end blocks rise up to a deep scroll, draped with acanthus leaves. They support a very plain sleek entablature. The highly architectural design is enhanced by the choice of Belgium black marble with its deep homogeneous hue upon which light plays.