ROCOCO & FRENCH LOUIS XV ANTIQUE FIREPLACES
English and French Rococo, antique fireplaces, chimneypieces and mantels including Louis XV, French Regence, English Chippendale & Italian Rococo styles in marble, stone, ceramic and wood.
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Stock: 15876
A fine Louis XV Rococo chimneypiece carved from the beautifully veined breccia seravezza marble, which incorporates soft grey and khaki tones on a a creamy ground. The fireplaces' serpentine shelf sits above a low and wide frieze, which is panelled and centred by a finely carved rocaille motif over boldly carved jambs.
The chimneypiece comes with its original cast iron insert, which is beautifully cast and decorated with putti and other Rococo motifs.
French, late 19th century.
Cast Iron Insert opening:
Width: 25"
Height: 23 1/2"
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height |
depth |
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62 1⁄4" 158.2 cms |
44 1⁄4" 112.5 cms |
16 1⁄4" 41.5 cms |
Internal |
45 5⁄8" 115.8 cms |
37" 94 cms |
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Stock: 15869
A very finely mottled Carrara marble Louis XV chimneypiece of particularly elegant design, with a moulded serpentine shelf, and a foliate central cartouche modelled as a shell. This motif is echoes by the endblocks, which sit of panelled and angled, console jambs.
French, late 19th century.
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depth |
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56 7⁄8" 144.5 cms |
43 1⁄8" 109.5 cms |
16 7⁄8" 43 cms |
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40 3⁄8" 102.5 cms |
35 1⁄8" 89.2 cms |
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Stock: 15907
A large and grand Rococo white statuary marble fireplace, profusely carved in high relief to create a true statement piece. The moulded serpentine shelf sits an ornate frieze, carved with stylised acanthus leaves and flowers, centred by a beautifully carved scallop shell cartouche. This motif is echoed in the C scroll cartouche which sits above bold console jambs, also carved with flowers and curling acanthus leaves.
Scottish, mid-19th century.
Provenance: From a private Belgian collection.
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66 7⁄8" 169.8 cms |
43 1⁄4" 110 cms |
14" 35.6 cms |
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41 13⁄16" 106.1 cms |
34 1⁄2" 87.7 cms |
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Stock: 15875
An elegant Louis XV fireplace in red hued Languedoc marble. This particularly pretty example features a moulded serpentine shelf above a slender serpentine frieze, which is carved with a central shell cartouche and trailing flowers. This is framed by boldly carved c-scroll endblocks over floral console jambs.
French, mid-19th century.
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height |
depth |
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64 5⁄8" 164 cms |
43 11⁄16" 111 cms |
13 7⁄8" 35.4 cms |
Internal |
45 5⁄8" 115.8 cms |
37" 94 cms |
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Stock: 15868
A petite Louis XV Rococo fireplace in finely veined Carrara marble. Perfect for a smaller room. The serpentine frieze is centred by a well-carved scallop shell cartouche which rests on slim console jambs.
French, 1890.
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height |
depth |
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48 5⁄8" 123.5 cms |
42 11⁄16" 108.5 cms |
15" 38 cms |
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32 11⁄16" 83 cms |
35" 89 cms |
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Stock: 15929
A late 18th century Louis XV fireplace carved from Languedoc marble, with white veining. The serpentine shelf sits above a carved panelled frieze, centred by a Rococo cartouche, this is flanked by panelled scrolling Rococo jambs.
French, circa 1790.
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59 1⁄8" 150 cms |
43 11⁄16" 111 cms |
13 3⁄16" 33.5 cms |
Internal |
45 1⁄4" 115 cms |
37" 94 cms |
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Stock: 15674
A small and elegant French Pompadour fireplace, with a moulded serpentine shelf resting on a serpentine frieze, which is framed by paneled canted endblocks and jambs.
French, c.1880.
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45 1⁄4" 115 cms |
38 3⁄8" 97.5 cms |
13 13⁄16" 35 cms |
Internal |
30 7⁄8" 78.5 cms |
32 11⁄16" 83 cms |
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Stock: 15645
A magnificent Louis XIV chimneypiece in dramatically veined portoro marble. The serpentine shelf rests above the undulating frieze, which is centred by a rococo shell motif. The panelled endblocks frame the frieze and are supported by panelled jambs adorned by sinuous foliate carving.
French, early 19th century.
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57 1⁄8" 145 cms |
40 11⁄16" 103.5 cms |
13 3⁄16" 33.5 cms |
Internal |
43 1⁄4" 110 cms |
33 1⁄8" 84 cms |
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Stock: 15472
A stunning Louis XV Rococo fireplace carved from Carrara marble. The deeply moulded serpentine shelf is set above a magnificent panelled frieze, its centre beautifully carved with flowers and foliate scrolls emanating from the central scallop shell. From the C scroll shell endblocks tumble a similar array of flowers over the panelled console jambs.
French, late 19th century.
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57 1⁄4" 145.5 cms |
47" 119.5 cms |
15" 38.1 cms |
Internal |
39 3⁄8" 100 cms |
40" 101.5 cms |
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Stock: 15469
An antique Louis XV chimneypiece carved from Arabescato marble. The serpentine moulded shelf rests above a panelled frieze which is centred by a rocaille decoration of a scallop shell bordered by stylised floral and foliate details. This is framed by c scroll shell endblocks which sit above angled panelled jambs. French, c.1880.
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59 3⁄8" 151 cms |
47" 119.3 cms |
13" 32.9 cms |
Internal |
41 1⁄8" 104.3 cms |
37" 93.9 cms |
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Stock: 15470
An antique Louis XV chimneypiece carved from beautifully veined Pavonazzo marble. The curved moulded shelf rest above a panelled serpentine frieze, which is flanked by scrolling endblocks and panelled console jambs.
French, mid 19th century.
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56 11⁄16" 144 cms |
51 3⁄16" 130 cms |
11 13⁄16" 30 cms |
Internal |
39" 99 cms |
37 13⁄16" 96 cms |
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Stock: 15407
A Pompadour chimneypiece in a Campan Vert marble. The serpentine panelled frieze with flanked by rectangular endblocks above the angled, panelled and fielded jambs.
French, late 19th century.
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44 1⁄2" 113 cms |
38 13⁄16" 98.5 cms |
14 3⁄16" 36 cms |
Internal |
29 1⁄2" 75 cms |
32 11⁄16" 83 cms |
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Stock: 15437
A French Carrara marble Louis XV style Rococo fireplace surround. The serpentine breakfront shelf rests above a fielded freeze centred by a large foliate cartouche echoed on the endblocks which sit above angled, panelled jambs supported on sturdy footblocks.
French, late 19th century.
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Depth |
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62 3⁄16" 158 cms |
42 3⁄8" 107.6 cms |
16 1⁄2" 42 cms |
Internal |
45 1⁄8" 114.5 cms |
35 5⁄8" 90.5 cms |
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Stock: 15333
A Louis XV Rococo chimneypiece in delightful Breche d'Alep marble. The shaped moulded shelf rests above a scrolled, panelled frieze centred by a foliate cartouche echoed on the endblocks. The tapering, angled and panelled console jambs are supported on curved footblocks. French, early 19th century.
Shown here with firegrate SNo 15243
Breche d'Alep marble was first quarried in 1712 in Tholonet in Bouches-du-Rhône. It is formed of large rounded fragments of browns, greys, reds or blacks usually on a yellow bed and was much used in the making of furniture and fireplaces during the 18th & 19th centuries.
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60 3⁄16" 153 cms |
44 1⁄8" 112 cms |
7 7⁄8" 20 cms |
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45 1⁄4" 115 cms |
36 3⁄16" 92 cms |
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Stock: 14854
A substantial Louis XV chimneypiece in boldly veined Pavonazzo marble. The deeply moulded shelf is set above a panelled serpentine frieze, which is centred with a Rocaille shell cartouche and foliate detail. The C-scroll and shell endblocks sit above acanthus scrolled, angled console jambs.
French, circa 1860.
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75" 190.5 cms |
49 5⁄8" 126 cms |
16 7⁄8" 43 cms |
Internal |
48" 122 cms |
39 13⁄16" 101 cms |
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Stock: 15335
A delicately carved Louis XV style pure white Carrara Marble antique Rococo fire surround. The shaped breakfront moulded shelf sits above a panelled serpentine frieze, centred by a floral cartouche framed with acanthus leaves, and flanked by roll topped floral endblocks. The angled scrolled jambs terminating in rolled acanthus detail are supported on sturdy, curved footblocks. French, circa 1880.
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53 1⁄2" 136 cms |
42 1⁄4" 107.5 cms |
15 7⁄8" 40.5 cms |
Internal |
38 1⁄2" 97.8 cms |
35 3⁄16" 89.5 cms |
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Stock: 14866
A Louis XV style Belgian Black Marble antique Rococo fireplace surround with a shaped moulded shelf above a panelled frieze centred by a plain roundel flanked by corbelled endblocks above fluted and scrolled angled jambs.
French, late 19th century.
(Shown here with andirons SNo 12469 not included).
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63" 160 cms |
45 1⁄8" 114.5 cms |
14 3⁄8" 36.5 cms |
Internal |
41 1⁄8" 104.5 cms |
35 13⁄16" 91 cms |
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Stock: 15232
A small French Rococo Carrara Marble fireplace surround. The moulded serpentine shelf rests above a panelled frieze centred by a carved acanthus spray. The angled panelled jambs surmounted by corbelled endlblocks are supported on neat footblocks. French, late 19th century.
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Depth |
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50 13⁄16" 129 cms |
41 7⁄8" 106.5 cms |
15 5⁄8" 39.5 cms |
Internal |
34 3⁄8" 87.5 cms |
35" 89 cms |
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Stock: 15061
A Louis XV Sienna Marble Rococo style fire surround. The serpentine shaped breakfront shelf, with podium to either end, rests above a split panelled frieze centred by a rocaille cartouche. The scrolled foliate endblocks sit above angled volute jambs with carved acanthus leaf to the bottom above shaped footblocks. French, mid 19th century.
Shown here with andirons SNo 12469 not included.
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57 7⁄8" 147 cms |
44 3⁄8" 112.7 cms |
15 11⁄16" 40 cms |
Internal |
37 13⁄16" 96 cms |
37" 94 cms |
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Stock: 14405
A Louis XV Rococo style chimneypiece in fine Carrara Marble. The shaped moulded shelf sits above a panelled frieze centred by a large acanthus wrapped shell cartouche with rosette medallions to either side. Large scrolled acanthus endblocks rest above angled stop fluted volute jambs. A near pair to Stock No 14189.
French, late 19th century.
Shown here with firebasket SNo 14236 not included.
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height |
depth |
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60 3⁄8" 153.5 cms |
43 1⁄8" 109.5 cms |
16 7⁄8" 43 cms |
Internal |
42 1⁄8" 107 cms |
35" 88.8 cms |
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Stock: 14721
A large Louis XV style chimneypiece in finely figured Italian Arabescato Marble. The wide serpentine shelf of this antique fire surround rests on the panelled frieze which is centred by a finely carved classical female mask with acanthus leaf scrolls above the shaped opening. The endblocks bear smaller masks above tapering, angled volute jambs. French, circa 1870.
Please note photos before restoration.
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75 5⁄8" 192 cms |
49 5⁄8" 126 cms |
15 11⁄16" 40 cms |
Internal |
50 5⁄8" 128.5 cms |
42 1⁄2" 108 cms |
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Stock: 14203
A fine Louis XV style Rococo chimneypiece carved in Carrara Marble together with its original ornate cast iron insert. The serpentine shaped breakfront shelf, with podium to either end, rests above a split panelled frieze with a central shell cartouche flanked by
scrolled foliate endblocks which sit above angled volute jamb terminating in scrolled acanthus feet above curved footblocks. French, late 19th century.
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Depth |
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60 13⁄16" 154.5 cms |
42 1⁄4" 107.5 cms |
16 1⁄4" 41.5 cms |
Internal |
44" 111.8 cms |
32 1⁄8" 81.5 cms |
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Stock: 15062
A decorative Louis XV, Rococo style fire surround in lightly veined Carrara Marble. The shaped and moulded shelf rests above a scrolling frieze centred by a fine, large foliate and floral cartouche flanked by scrolled endblocks above angled panelled jambs terminating with foliate detail above plain footblocks. French, late 19th century.
Shown with fire basket SNo 14898 not included.
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Depth |
External |
57 11⁄16" 146.5 cms |
42 1⁄4" 107.5 cms |
17 5⁄8" 44.8 cms |
Internal |
38 5⁄8" 98 cms |
34 7⁄8" 88.7 cms |
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Stock: 11278
A period Louis XV fireplace surround in Pierre de Bourguignon, Burgundy Stone known in French as a Pierre Marbrier because of its hard, marble like character whereby it takes a polish. This one with the serpentine shelf integral with the panelled frieze centred by a delicate shell cartouche flanked either end by kidney shaped angled upper jamb decoration. French, late 17th, early 18th century.
Shown here with andirons SNo 11106 not included.
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59 13⁄16" 152 cms |
44 1⁄8" 112 cms |
8 7⁄8" 22.7 cms |
Internal |
48 13⁄16" 124 cms |
38 3⁄16" 97 cms |
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Stock: 14633
A highly ornate and rare antique stone fireplace surround in the Louis XV Rococo style exuberantly carved throughout with abundant floral and foliate detail. The moulded shelf with bead and reel edging rests above an embellished serpentine frieze centred by a stylised rocaille cartouche with floral trails flanked by scrolled acanthus corners. Small shell cartouche top tapering panels on the jambs which rest on sturdy footblocks.
Photos before restoration. French mid to late 18th century.
Shown here with replica fire grate SNo 10920 not included in the price.
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62 3⁄8" 158.5 cms |
46 7⁄8" 119 cms |
17" 43.3 cms |
Internal |
50 1⁄8" 127.3 cms |
34 5⁄8" 88 cms |
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Stock: 14808
A Rococo style Carrara Marble lightly veined decorative fireplace surround in the Louis XV manner with a shaped and moulded shelf above a serpentine frieze centred by a large shell cartouche, framed by acanthus leaves, flanked by floral endblocks above angled panelled jambs embellished with acanthus detail above plain footblocks. French, late 19th century.
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61 13⁄16" 157 cms |
43 1⁄8" 109.5 cms |
16 7⁄8" 43 cms |
Internal |
41 11⁄16" 106 cms |
34 13⁄16" 88.5 cms |
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Stock: 9300
A well carved English Rococo style dark mahogany wood antique fireplace mantel. The serpentine shelf supported by large C scrolled brackets is set over an inset frieze panel with carved rosette hatched motif and a central floral cartouche. The scrolled angled, scrolled console jambs terminate in curled feet above large footblocks. English, late 19th century.
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63" 160 cms |
51" 129.5 cms |
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39" 99 cms |
39 3⁄8" 100 cms |
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Stock: 14646
A decorative Louis XV lightly veined Carrara Marble Rococo fireplace surround with a shaped and moulded shelf above a serpentine frieze centred by a large shell cartouche with trailing bell flowers, flanked by ornate angled endblocks above panelled jambs with scrolled acanthus feet resting on plain footblocks. French, late 19th century.
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52 13⁄16" 134 cms |
42 7⁄8" 109 cms |
16 1⁄2" 42 cms |
Internal |
35 5⁄8" 90.5 cms |
35 3⁄16" 89.5 cms |
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Stock: 14647
A small Louis XV white marble chimneypiece in the Rococo style. The serpentine breakfront moulded shelf rests above a scrolled panelled frieze, with a central shell cartouche and a single bell flower, flanked by foliate endblocks above angled scrolled jambs. French, late 19th century. Shown here with chenet SNo13999 not yet on the web.
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48 7⁄8" 124.2 cms |
41 7⁄8" 106.5 cms |
15 3⁄8" 39 cms |
Internal |
33 11⁄16" 85.5 cms |
34 5⁄8" 88 cms |
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Stock: 14515
A Louis XV style Belgian Black Marble antique Rococo fireplace surround with a shaped moulded shelf above a panelled frieze centred by a plain roundel flanked by corbelled endblocks above fluted and scrolled angled jambs.
French, late 19th century.
(Shown here with fire grate SNo 14236 not included in the price).
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63" 160 cms |
45 1⁄4" 115 cms |
14 5⁄8" 37 cms |
internal |
41 1⁄4" 105 cms |
36 5⁄8" 93 cms |
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Stock: 14267
A wide French, Louis XV Rococo style antique fireplace mantel in white Carrara Marble with a finely shaped and moulded shelf. The serpentine panelled frieze is centred by a large integral foliate cartouche flanked by acanthus scrolled angled jambs resting on curved footblocks. French, late 19th century.
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Depth |
External |
64 5⁄8" 164 cms |
41 7⁄8" 106.5 cms |
15 7⁄8" 40.5 cms |
Internal |
47" 119.5 cms |
34 1⁄4" 87 cms |
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Stock: 14555
A Louis XV Rococo style chimneypiece in Carrara marble with a finely shaped shelf and opening, the frieze centred by a shell cartouche flanked by scrolled foliate endblocks set above panelled angled jambs. French, late 19th century.
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Depth |
External |
60 13⁄16" 154.5 cms |
43 1⁄2" 110.5 cms |
15" 38 cms |
Internal |
42 5⁄8" 108.2 cms |
36 3⁄16" 92 cms |
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Stock: 9180
IRISH WATER SPANIELS
A rare and remarkable English Rococo Statuary Marble antique chimneypiece with richly and intricately carved floral and rocaille decoration. The boldly conceived and executed central cartouche bordered by both subtle and high relief floral design with typical English / Irish bordered panel and rocaille carved detail on the underfrieze moulding. Most charming of all are the two Irish Water Spaniels peering out from the large "C" scrolled jambs. English, circa 1760.
This chimneypiece was likely to have been made for a great London House possibly for a ladies room or drawing room.
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Depth |
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61 7⁄8" 157.3 cms |
48 3⁄8" 123 cms |
14 13⁄16" 37.5 cms |
Internal |
42 7⁄8" 109 cms |
38 3⁄8" 97.5 cms |
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Stock: 14440
A fine French Rococo antique fireplace surround in opulent Arabascato Marble a dramatic Italian marble with distinctive dark grey veins against a predominantly white background. The moulded shelf above a panelled frieze centred by an elaborate scrolled cartouche echoed on the endblocks which are set above angled scrolled jambs.
French, mid 19th century.
Note: Shown together with chenet/fender SNo 13982 not yet on the web and not included in the price.
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Depth |
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52" 132 cms |
42 1⁄2" 108 cms |
15 11⁄16" 40 cms |
Internal |
36" 91.5 cms |
35 3⁄8" 90 cms |
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Stock: 13787
A carved limestone Louis XV, Rococo style antique fireplace mantel with an unusual central winged cartouche and a gently arched opening. French, mid 19th century.
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Depth |
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61" 155 cms |
43 11⁄16" 111 cms |
13 3⁄8" 34 cms |
Internal |
48 3⁄8" 123 cms |
35 3⁄8" 90 cms |
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Antique Fireplace Mantels and Chimneypieces in the Rococo Style of the 18th and 19th centuries. This delicate and playful style, regarded by some at the time as risqué, was established in the 1730’s in France and quickly became widespread throughout Europe. Rococo fireplaces, mantels and chimneypieces in marble, stone and wood ( frequently gilded in the 18th century ), were again prolific in the Rococo Revival period of the early to mid 19th century mostly in Italy and France but many fine and grand examples were exported in great numbers to England, Ireland and Scotland. During the reign of Louis XV and the preceding Regence period a more feminine frivolity and intimacy held sway in the arts as a reaction to the monumental formality of the Baroque period. In England and Germany the Rococo style came under the influence of the Oriental. This was evident in the chimneypiece mantels of Thomas Chippendale. At its best the Rococo style was meant to lighten the mood, to be enjoyed and to encourage gaiety and delight.
Our collection of Antique Rococo fireplaces, chimneypiece and mantels, contains an impressive range in marble, stone and wood. They will enhance any home whether you live in a period house or if you simply want to bring an element of period features to a more modern room design.