Stock No.14364
A fine Regency chimneypiece finely carved in white statuary marble in the Greek Revival manner of Thomas Hope. The simply moulded shelf is seated over Greek key endblockings which flank two fluted frieze panels centred by a well carved centre tablet which depicts Artemis, the Hellenic Goddess of the hunt, her Roman equivalent was Diana, reclining against a recumbent lioness. The jambs incorporate two robed maidens on reeded plinths. English, early 19th century.
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width |
height |
depth |
| External |
77"
195.5 cms |
49 3⁄16"
125 cms |
12"
30.5 cms |
| Internal |
47 3⁄16"
120 cms |
39 13⁄16"
101 cms |
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Link to: Antique English Regency chimneypieces inc. George IV fireplace mantels.