Style Louis XV / Ref.5211
A highly sculpted Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, decorated with a shell motif.
Dimensions
Width 69'' ¼ 176cm
Height 43'' ¼ 110cm
Depth: 17'' ¾ 45cm
Inner width: 47'' ⅝ 121cm
Inner height: 35'' ⅜ 90cm
Origin:
France, end of 19th century
Status:
Good condition, a crack on the plateau
This fireplace, crafted in the 19th century from Carrara marble, features a façade typical of the Louis XV style, with a wide and continuous overall movement. The frieze, with its sinuous profile, is adorned with carved decoration running across its entire length. At the centre, a large shell unfolds, framed by symmetrical volutes and scrolls. These are enriched with various floral elements: well-defined petals, small flowers in relief, finely cut leaves and curling stems. The composition follows a regular pattern in which each element fits naturally within the curved line of the façade.
The curved jambs extend this same decorative vocabulary. They display carved leaf drops, volutes, and isolated floral motifs, all sculpted from the solid marble. The bases remain simply moulded, while the upper sections present denser ornamentation that flows seamlessly into the central frieze. The overall decoration is characterised by strong relief and an alternation of vegetal forms and scrolls.
The mantel shelf, also in Carrara marble, follows the curve of the façade with a multi-profiled edge. The proportions are balanced, and the top surface shows the subtle grey nuances typical of this marble.
This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert but with its marble floor, which is broken but will be restored in our workshop.
Informations
Export certificate:
Available
Price: on request
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