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Very Important Late Eighteenth Century Statuary Marble Chimneypiece

About the Item

The chimneypiece bears a center tablet that closely resembles that by Robert Adam in the library at Kenwood House, the overall form echoing his work in its detail and in the quality of its execution. With detached fluted columns terminating in ionic capitals, beneath corner blockings carved with anthemions. Featuring a carved breakfront cornice shelf, and frieze panels inlaid with stop flutes of richly figured Blue John, continuing to either side of the corner blockings. Overall height 66½in (169cm) width 82¼in (209cm) Internal height 46¼in (117.5cm) width 48½in (123.2cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.34 in (168.5 cm)Width: 82.29 in (209 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G91stDibs: LU84811104560

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