Pompadour mantel in rare Breche de Médous - marble
Pompadour mantel in rare Breche de Médous (Reference 1168)
Description
A Pompadour mantel with a central oval design flanked by carved panels that follow the generously curved lines of the hearth opening. These same motifs adorn the canted jambs.
Additional information
A very rare marble for this mantel. The marble is a very rare variety of Breche from the Pyrenees called Médous Breche, with a dominant gray or ocher base. Note the unusual strong reddish hue at the center of the entablature indicating the accidental presence of iron oxide at the time the generation of the stone.
Dimensions
| Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 3' 8'' ½ 113cm | 3' 2'' ¼ 97cm | 1' 1'' ¾ 35cm |
| Innerwidth | Innerheight | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' 7'' ⅛ 79cm | 2' 6'' ¾ 78cm |
Condition
Excellent condition.
Stock venue
Warehouse in Saint Ouen
Origin
19th century.