M. Markley Antiques

Fireplaces - Item 1030
Renaissance Fireplace

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Item 1030	Renaissance Fireplace or Mantel in Walnut
Dimensions	Width 63, Height 55, Depth 22 (in inches)
Opening	42             37            12
Wood	Solid walnut (no veneers)
Country	France
Date	Circa 1870
Price	$6,195
Description	This unusually large antique fireplace surround or mantel of solid French walnut most likely dates from the late 19th century when it was custom-built for a château in the Ile-de-France and from which it was removed only recently by the person from whom M. Markley Antiques acquired it. It is an elegant example of understated Renaissance or Henri II styling with fluted, Doric columns and a central frieze boasting trompe l’œil drapery around a central cartouche. Hand-carved, it is made entirely of solid walnut.
Reference	Quette, Anne-Marie, Le Mobilier Français Louis XIII et Louis XIV (Editions Massin, Paris, 1996)
Uses	Considering its classic design elements, the fireplace is ideal for a large living room, library or bedroom.