An exceptional profusely decorated neoclassical style fireplace mantel, probably late 19th century, in original paint including soft colors on flowers. The center of the frieze steps out and is decorated with a relief carving of an urn draped with swags of flowers and is flanked by panels of scrolled flowers on vines. The frieze over a fluted panel decorated with rosettes. The terminals of the frieze step out and are decorated with a relief carved double handled urn over paneled columns decorated with relief carvings of flowers, acanthus and urns - the shaped mantle cornice is decorated with dentil molding below a carved border. Overall size 7' 5 1/2"W x 5' 1/4"H x 9 1/2" Depth - the opening 5' 7 3/4" W x 3' 7 1/2"H x 1 1/2" Depth. Overall, very good condition.