Stock No. 30198

English Renaissance Revival Stone and Porphyry Fireplace

English Renaissance Revival Stone and Porphyry Fireplace. A 19th century Renaissance style fireplace carved from Istrian stone with semi-precious inlaid marble. The frieze panel inlaid with Egyptian Imperial red Porphyry, Ancient Green Peloponnesian Porphyry and lazurite. Supported on similarly panelled jambs. The jambs surmounted by carved ionic capitals. Attributed to Sir Charles Barry and Thomas Allom.…

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£92,995.00

Dimensions

Depth: 26cm10.24in

Width: 178.5cm70.28in

Height: 158.5cm62.4in

Weight: 300kg661.39lbs

Opening Height: 122cm48.03in

Opening Width: 128.5cm50.59in

Metric
Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Small losses and wear associated with age and use.

Wear

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

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1850

Maker

Sir Charles Barry, Thomas Allom

Material

Handcrafted, Intrian Stone, Lazurite, Porphyry, Stone

Origin

England

Period

19th Century

Style

Italianate, Neoclassical

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English Renaissance Revival Stone and Porphyry Fireplace. A 19th century Renaissance style fireplace carved from Istrian stone with semi-precious inlaid marble. The frieze panel inlaid with Egyptian Imperial red Porphyry, Ancient Green Peloponnesian Porphyry and lazurite. Supported on similarly panelled jambs. The jambs surmounted by carved ionic capitals.

Attributed to Sir Charles Barry and Thomas Allom.

A near identical example can be found in the Music room of Highclere Castle.

Additional Dimensions 

Opening Height 122 cm

Opening Width 128.5 cm

Additional information

Weight 300 kg
Dimensions 26 × 178.5 × 158.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1850

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Origin

England

Period

19th Century

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