Stock No. 33520

French Empire Style Fleur de Pêcher Marble Chimneypiece

An elegant early 19th Century elliptical Fleur de Pêcher and Carrara marble fire surround. This antique marble fireplace is elliptic in shape, including the side returns, frieze and shelf, synonymous with classical French and Empire styling. Over 200 years old, it dates back to circa 1820. The contrast of marbles is beautiful, making a stunning…

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£6,745.00

Dimensions

Depth: 36cm14.17in

Width: 113cm44.49in

Height: 102cm40.16in

Weight: 113kg249.12lbs

Opening Height: 84.5cm33.27in

Opening Width: 74.5cm29.33in

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Transports as 5 pieces. Historic repairs to the frieze. Slight discolouration on the foot blocks.

Wear

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

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1820

Maker

Unknown

Material

Carrara Marble, Fleur de Pêcher Marble, Handcrafted, Marble

Origin

France

Period

Early 19th Century

Style

Empire, Louis

About this piece

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An elegant early 19th Century elliptical Fleur de Pêcher and Carrara marble fire surround. This antique marble fireplace is elliptic in shape, including the side returns, frieze and shelf, synonymous with classical French and Empire styling. Over 200 years old, it dates back to circa 1820. The contrast of marbles is beautiful, making a stunning feature in any room seeking grandeur and opulence.

Fleur de Pêcher Marble

Associated with opulent French interiors of times gone by, Fleur de Pêcher marble is a breche marble comprising of irregular shades of purple, pink and red. During the 19th century, it was used to create exceptional works of art including the magnificent fireplace in the main hall of the Napoleon III apartments of the Louvre museum.

Additional Dimensions

Opening Height: 84.5 cm (33.26 in)
Opening Width: 74.5 cm (29.33 in)
Base width (outer foot block to outer foot block): 112.5 cm (44.29 in)

Additional information

Weight 113 kg
Dimensions 36 × 113 × 102 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1820

Maker

Material

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Origin

France

Period

Early 19th Century

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