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Learn MoreFrench 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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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. . .
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

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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