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French Marble and Bronze Mantel
French Marble and Bronze Mantel
French Marble and Bronze Mantel
French Marble and Bronze Mantel
French Marble and Bronze Mantel
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French Marble and Bronze Mantel

  • This French fireplace mantel is crafted from the finest marble
  • The deep veins of brown, gray and dusky rose are revealed through meticulous carving
  • Ornate bronze lion heads accentuate the legs
  • Mantels of this caliber were found only in the stateliest of French châteaux
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$248,500
Item No. 32-0733

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Fireplace Mantel
19th century

This French fireplace mantel is crafted from the finest marble. The deep veins of brown, gray and dusky rose are revealed through meticulous carving, creating a rich interplay of color and texture. Ornate bronze lion heads accentuate the legs, while an elaborate floral crest crowns the center, embodying the grandeur of 19th-century French design.

Mantels of this caliber were found only in the stateliest of French châteaux, commissioned for. . .
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Fireplace Mantel
19th century

This French fireplace mantel is crafted from the finest marble. The deep veins of brown, gray and dusky rose are revealed through meticulous carving, creating a rich interplay of color and texture. Ornate bronze lion heads accentuate the legs, while an elaborate floral crest crowns the center, embodying the grandeur of 19th-century French design.

Mantels of this caliber were found only in the stateliest of French châteaux, commissioned for aristocratic homes that celebrated architectural splendor. During the 19th century, the French elite adorned their interiors with monumental fireplaces, considering them both functional and decorative statements of wealth and sophistication. This exceptional example, with its grand scale and unparalleled artistry, epitomizes the luxurious tastes of the era.

46 1/4" high x 82 1/4" wide x 16 1/4" deep
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French Marble and Bronze Mantel
Period: 19th Century
Origin: France
Type: Other
Style: Louis XV
Depth: 16.25 in. (41.28 cm)
Width: 82.25 in. (208.92 cm)
Height: 46.25 in. (117.48 cm)
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The M.S. Rau Difference

The M.S. Rau Difference

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