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Style Louis XV / Ref.9207

Large beautifully carved cherry red marble fireplace mantel

Dimensions
Width 75'' ¼  191cm
Height 48''   122cm
Inner width: 48''   122cm
Inner height: 34'' ⅝  88cm

Origin:
19th century form the North of France

Status:
Good condition. One accident in the entablature.

Beautifully carved large imposing Cherry red marble fireplace mantel in a Louis XV style from the 19th century. The hearth opening is carved in the shape of a crossbow, allowing for very decorative curves. The center of the frieze presents an elegant shell motif, which is repeated on the canted jambs.

This marble is a red, called "griotte", it took its name from the famous cherry with this special color. Griotte was the marble of preference of the royal apartments of the 18th century.