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Style Louis XV / Ref.1641

Antique Louis XV period mantel in Brèche de Saint Maximin marble

Dimensions
Width 51'' ⅝  131cm
Height 42'' ⅞  109cm
Depth: 15''   38cm
Inner width: 37'' ⅜  95cm
Inner height: 33'' ⅞  86cm

Origin:
France 18th century

Antique period Louis XV mantel with rare wealth of sculpture. The canted jambs are carved with molded panels on either side of a central round medallion. They rise to scrolled heads adorned with drop oak leaves. The softly curved entablature is equally paneled with a central cartouche of Rococo inspiration. The use of Saint Maximin Breche marble is relatively exceptional. The sobriety of the cast iron original contrasts with the highly decorated and colorful mantel. However the fireback is adorned with a rare decor of a Chinese man holding a tea set and a fan - theme that was fashionable at a time when Europeans were discovering the Far East and bringing back exotic inspirations.