Style Louis XVI / Ref.2561
Exceptional antique Louis XVI style fireplace with curved frieze carved with laurel branches made out of Carrara marble
Dimensions
Width 67'' ⅜ 171cm
Height 47'' ¼ 120cm
Depth: 18'' ½ 47cm
Inner width: 46'' ½ 118cm
Inner height: 35'' ⅜ 90cm
Origin:
19th century, Paris
Status:
Restoration on one side. One stain on the top.
This beautiful antique Louis XVI style fireplace was made out of white Carrara marble in the 19th century. The frieze is curved and is richly carved with intertwined laurel branches and held together by ribbons. The curved jambs have a winding in their upper part. A row of beads crowned by an acanthus leaves adorn them. The heads of the legs are carved with square rosettes.
Both sides of the fireplace are paneled and are decorated with air vents.
As shown on pictures, it's possible to adapt an antique cast iron insert. This one is broken but could be repaired.
This fireplace is sold without marble floor but this one could be made to order.