Title: Fine Louis XVI Style Carved White Marble Fireplace Surround Caryatid Figures
Description: Fine Louis XVI Style Carved White Marble Fireplace Surround with Caryatid Figures

A finely carved white marble fireplace surround in the Louis XVI taste, the frieze centred with a classical female mask flanked by floral swags and bead moulding. The jambs formed as caryatid figures with draped ornament, floral garlands and foliate carving, raised on cylindrical bases. The stepped mantel shelf above with rounded ends rests upon the carved supports and sits above a matching marble hearth.

Carved in white marble with subtle natural grey veining. The surround was commissioned for a London townhouse but ultimately never installed.

The surround, including the mantel shelf and hearth, disassembles into 11 sections for transport and installation.

Dimensions

Fire surround on hearth
158.5 cm wide × 35.5 cm deep × 122 cm high

Fire opening
85.5 cm wide × 87.5 cm high

Hearth
158.5 cm wide × 35.5 cm deep × 4.5 cm high

Condition

Offered in good overall condition. Minor nibbles and small surface marks to the marble consistent with handling and storage. There is a repaired crack to the base of one of the caryatid pillars, as shown in the photographs.
Condition: Used
Delivery/collection options: this lot is available for collection in person or delivery via courier
Location: WR1
Category: Antiques