Antique George II Period Marble Mantelpiece in the Manner of William Kent

A large antique English carved oak mantelpiece in the Palladian style. With full rounded and fluted Doric columns, egg and dart mouldings and a carved ...

The carved urn centre tablet is flanked by frieze panels inlaid with black, Brocatelle and Sienna marbles, the inlay depicts chains of bell-flowers upheld by corner rings and centre ...

This magnificent chimneypiece is carved from fine statuary marble with contrasting inlaid thumbnails of dark Rosso Lavanto across the frieze. The signature motifs, expert craftsmans...

English, 18th century. A Palatial 18th Century Georgian Carved Pine Mantel with Overmantel, executed in the distinguished style reminiscent of the renowned architect and designer William Kent. The fireplace surround features an impressive array of sophisticated carvings from the acanthus leaf carvings on the plinth base, oversized legged scrolls adorned with beadwork and fine quality faux drapery. The header has a central head likely depicting Dionysus with grape vines. Exquisite ribbon & bow carvings surround the central motif and are flanked by a pair of large lion head motifs. The over-mantel is as sophisticated and impressive as the bottom with carved scrolled waves, keltic style knots and bellflowers that are flanked with monumental carved silk curtain drapes...