B-70-0205
French Louis XIV Bourguignon Stone Fireplace Surround
$15,000.00 $5,900.00
DETAILS
Hand carved in soft toned Bourguignon stone, this lovely, antique, fireplace chimney features a shaped mantel surmounting a frieze that displays a small shell at the center with small reserves on the sides. Stylized acanthus leaves within reserves form the blocks over the canted, slightly cabriole-shaped, fluted jambs.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
PERIOD
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
DATE
Early 18th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 63 Depth 10.5 Height 44.5 inches
Firebox: Width 50.75 Height 37.25 inches
CONDITION
Note: old restoration to vein (top mantel shelf). Please see last (2) photos. Fireplace could be waxed for a darker finish.
