Stock No. 35777

Antique Italian Statuary & Red Jasper Marble Fire Surround C.1760

An antique Italian white statuary and red jasper marble fire surround dating to circa 1760. This unusual fireplace has a petite stature and unique style. You can just imagine it as a central piece in the reception room of a Neoclassical or Baroque style townhouse or country property. The moulded shelf sits above a curved…

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£37,975.00

Dimensions

Depth: 11.5cm4.53in

Width: 137cm53.94in

Height: 113.5cm44.68in

Weight: 92kg202.83lbs

Opening Height: 93cm36.61in

Opening Width: 95cm37.4in

Metric
Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Transports as 3 pieces. Small chips and scuffs. It was previously bedded into a wall by 7cm because the back is hand carved and irregular.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1760

Maker

Unknown

Material

Marble, Red Jasper Marble, White Statuary Marble

Origin

Italy

Period

Mid 18th Century

Style

Baroque, Italianate, Neoclassical

About this piece

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An antique Italian white statuary and red jasper marble fire surround dating to circa 1760.

This unusual fireplace has a petite stature and unique style. You can just imagine it as a central piece in the reception room of a Neoclassical or Baroque style townhouse or country property.

The moulded shelf sits above a curved frieze centred by a Bacchic mask while the jambs and corbels are carved with trailing stylised vines and grapes.

Additional dimensions

Opening Height 93cm (36.61in)

Opening Width 95cm (37.4in)

Base width (outer foot block to outer foot block): 127cm (50in)

Additional information

Weight 92 kg
Dimensions 11.5 × 137 × 113.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1760

Maker

Material

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Origin

Italy

Period

Mid 18th Century

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