Cheminée en marbre statuaire de style Louis XVI

An antique French fireplace surround in the Louis XVI style realised in the very best white Statuary marble, the shaped shelf above frieze carved in relief with ribbon tied laurel branches, the jambs headed by capitals of acanthus on three-quarter stop-fluted columns, the opening with generous double ingrounds. Nineteenth century. A fine and proficiently executed example of its type. Laurel leaf carving features prominently on fireplace surrounds from the Louis XVI period, being a symbol of honour and victory. The motif, like many other elements of architectural embellishment, was borrowed from classical antiquity. At Arlington Works all our fireplaces are prepared and restored in our workshops in London to the very best standards and are ready for installation and use. We are also able to offer a full supply and fit service for our fireplaces within Great Britain and are happy to discuss options for hearths and interior firebox finishes. Please contact us for a quote. Measurements. Width 61” / 155cm. Height 44¼” / 112.5cm. Depth 14⅜” / 36cm. Opening height 32¼” / 82cm. Opening width 36” / 91.5cm. Width at base 57½” / 146cm.