Half-moon Louis XVI mantel in Carrara marble - marble
Half-moon Louis XVI mantel in Carrara marble (Reference 1404)
Description
Half-moon shaped Louis XVI style mantel from the 19th century in Carrara marble. The front of this mantel is slightly protruding and beautifully enhanced by a molded frame. The entablature is adorned with recessed molded panels that flank a central sun flower in a molded circle. The heads, on a curve, are decorated with Neo-Classical square rosettes, and rest upon canted fluted jambs with wisps of wheat. The shelf follows the curves of the mantel creating a sense of harmony and elegance typical of the Louis XVI style.
Dimensions
| Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 4' 5'' ⅛ 135cm | 3' 7'' ¼ 110cm | 1' 3'' ¾ 40cm |
| Innerwidth | Innerheight | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3' 3'' ¾ 101cm | 2' 10'' ⅝ 88cm |
Condition
Good but with light crack from heat on both sides.
Stock venue
Warehouse in Saint Ouen
Origin
19th century