Stock No. 32430

George III Breche Violette Marble Bolection Fireplace

A Breche Violette marble fireplace surround in the bolection style, dating from the late 18th century. Its large size indicates that it was likely once used in a main room, perhaps as a decorative marble fireplace surround in the drawing room of a large property. Sourced from a country house in Shropshire, this antique marble…

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£18,495.00

Dimensions

Depth: 7.5cm2.95in

Width: 193cm75.98in

Height: 126.5cm49.8in

Weight: 150kg330.69lbs

Opening Height: 106.5cm41.93in

Opening Width: 153cm60.24in

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Transports as 5 pieces. Historical repair to the lintel towards the top right (pictured).

Wear

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

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1790

Maker

Unknown

Material

Breche Violette Marble, Marble

Origin

England

Period

Late 18th Century

Style

Bolection, Georgian

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A Breche Violette marble fireplace surround in the bolection style, dating from the late 18th century. Its large size indicates that it was likely once used in a main room, perhaps as a decorative marble fireplace surround in the drawing room of a large property. Sourced from a country house in Shropshire, this antique marble fireplace is creamy white in colour outlined with veins in purple shades, making for a striking design. Though this marble bolection fireplace has lived for more than 200 years and has a slightly discoloured, time-worn appearance and discreet historical repair to the top, it is in good condition. The marble showcases a beautiful patina, decorated with a moulded frieze and jambs. This design is simply timeless bringing elegance to both modern and traditional settings alike.

Additional Dimensions

Opening height: 106.5cm

Opening width: 153cm

Total width across the footblocks: 193.5cm

Additional information

Weight 150 kg
Dimensions 7.5 × 193 × 126.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1790

Maker

Material

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Origin

England

Period

Late 18th Century

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