Georgian & Neo-Classical Fireplaces - Westland London Antiques
Neoclassical & Georgian, including Adam and Palladian, English, Scottish, Irish & Italian antique fireplaces, mantels and chimneypieces in marble, stone and wood.
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Stock: 13273
A fine late Georgian style pine and gesso fireplace surround the frieze centred by a plaque with wheatsheafs and bluebells flanked by floral garlands and classically styled urn endblocks above delicate tumbling floral carvings on the jambs.
English early 19th century.
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Height |
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| External |
66 7⁄8"
170 cms |
60 5⁄8"
154 cms |
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| Internal |
48 13⁄16"
124 cms |
47 5⁄8"
121 cms |
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Stock: 13470
An early 20th century Neo Classical style white statuary & porphyry marble fireplace surround, the fluted frieze centred with a 19th century tablet depicting putti gathering a grape harvest, with swag draped urn endblocks above tapering half round fluted jambs entwined with foliate decoration.
The scene was possibly taken from original drawings, artist unknown please see images below, which may have been part of a series depicting The Harvest as shown in The Connoisseur Magazine Oct 1911 pages 99 & 103.
English early 20th century incorporating earlier elements.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
61"
155 cms |
48 3⁄8"
123 cms |
7 1⁄8"
18 cms |
| Internal |
37"
94 cms |
38 3⁄8"
97.5 cms |
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Stock: 9206
A Statuary,Sienna marble and Scagliola inlaid marble chimneypiece in the Adam style. The moulded shelf above an inlaid faux fluted freize centred by a rectangular tablet applied with a drapery hung urn, the corresponding faux fluted jambs with urn cappings, on block feet.
English circa 1930.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
62 1⁄8"
157.8 cms |
48 13⁄16"
124 cms |
7 1⁄2"
19 cms |
| Internal |
40 5⁄8"
103 cms |
37 5⁄8"
95.5 cms |
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Stock: 12738
A Georgian style white statuary marble chimneypiece with Giallao di Sienna yellow marble detail, the fluted frieze with a carved central tablet depicting musical instruments the lute and trumpet echoed on the end blocks set above stop fluted pilaster jambs.
English circa 1880.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
57"
144.7 cms |
47"
119.5 cms |
6 1⁄8"
15.5 cms |
| Internal |
37 7⁄8"
96.3 cms |
36 1⁄4"
92.3 cms |
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Stock: 11256
An English carved pine chimneypiece in the mid Georgian English Rococo manner. The straight shelf undermoulding carved with oak leaves, shells and scrolled floral motifs over the central female mask tablet looking to Sinistre ( left ) flanked by carved acanthus leaf on the Ogee shaped frieze , large egg & dart above and around the opening the jambs supported either side by scrolled floral brackets. Shown without marble or slate ingrounds for the dog-leg opening. English 19th century.
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height |
depth |
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67 7⁄8"
172.5 cms |
57 1⁄2"
146 cms |
6 11⁄16"
17 cms |
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50 13⁄16"
129 cms |
45 1⁄4"
115 cms |
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Stock: 12479
A substantial and finely proportioned late Georgian antique fireplace mantel. Beautifully carved in white statuary marble with a breakfront shelf over the grandly carved frieze centred by a figural plaque with cherubs and a reclining female. The frieze decorated with rosette paterae and bell flower swags hung between classical urns and flanked by deeply scrolled corbels on the endblocks above tall fluted jambs. English, late 18th century.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
90"
228.6 cms |
67 11⁄16"
172 cms |
12 3⁄16"
31 cms |
| Internal |
54 1⁄4"
138 cms |
48 13⁄16"
124 cms |
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Stock: 12557
A PERIOD 18th CENTURY GEORGE III IRISH NEO CLASSICAL FIREPLACE in the manner of Sir Henry Cheere, in white Statuary marble inlaid with Sicilian Jasper panels on the frieze and jambs.
The breakfront shelf with bead and reel detail over a frieze inlaid with prettily figured Jasper / Diaspora and centred by a large tablet carved in high relief depicting a rural scene of a ploughboy with shire horses and a hound evoking the history of Ceres as harvest deity of Peace and Plenty. It is flanked by two carved sphinx on the endblocks supported on tapering plinths carved with ribboned interwoven bellflowers. English 1770.
NOTE : A similar but wider tablet is on a chimneypiece in featured in " English Chimneypieces " published in 1927 by Guy Cadogan Rotheray; on another chimneypiece featured in a Litchfield & Co advertisement in The Connoisseur Magazine Sept 1906 and on a chimneypiece at Castletown, Co. Kilkenny (The Georgian Society Records of eighteenth-Century Domestic Architecture and Decoration in Ireland, vol.5, Dublin, 1913, pl.59)... images below.
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height |
depth |
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80 1⁄4"
204 cms |
62 3⁄16"
158 cms |
8"
20.3 cms |
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48 5⁄8"
123.5 cms |
46 1⁄8"
117 cms |
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Stock: 11467
A large carved pine and limewood period Georgian Chimneypiece in the manner of Robert Adam. The varied and profusely carved detail on virtually every surface is of the highest quality and is typical of Robert Adam's late 18th century creations. The central tablet is again carved in limewood, the detail showing a pagan Roman-style ram, florally festooned, flanked by Campana urns. Far from being cluttered, each section is in harmony with the whole. Identical with one at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. See 2nd image. Shown with white marble slips to illustrate how this type of fireplace would have been installed.
English 1880s.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
74 3⁄8"
189 cms |
56 1⁄2"
143.5 cms |
7"
17.7 cms |
| Internal |
62 3⁄16"
158 cms |
41 7⁄8"
106.5 cms |
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Stock: 12563
A very rare survival of an example of a George III painted pine and gesso Verre Eglomise chimneypiece with the original paint finish now pleasantly distressed. The rounded rectangular shelf sits above an acanthus cavetto moulded, triple panel frieze painted with a still life of fruits flanked by floral swags, on a simulated Sienna marble ground. The panelled jambs headed by acanthus pilasters above ribbon tied leaf and berry painted panels with carved anthemion and trailing ribbon-tied husks below.
English, circa 1790.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
63 13⁄16"
162 cms |
62 5⁄8"
159 cms |
5 11⁄16"
14.5 cms |
| Internal |
50"
127 cms |
52 13⁄16"
134 cms |
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Stock: 12280
A large pine and limewood chimneypiece in the mid 18th century Palladian manner. The breakfront shelf above a richly carved frieze, centred by a plaque depicting a crowd of putti wrestling with a goat, with vine and grape swags either side and finely carved egg and dart and Vitruvian detail above and below, is flanked by elaborate wine flagons on the endblocks. The jambs topped by large acanthus brackets above male masks holding tumbling garlands in their mouths.
English, circa 1880.
Note: The central plaque is remarkably similar to a marble relief in the Galleria Doria Pamphili, Rome carved by the Flemish Baroque sculptor François Duquesnoy (1597 - 1643). A terracotta version of it was set into the triptych panel incorporated into the chimneypiece in The Painted Room at Spencer House, London, in the 1760s.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| external |
82 11⁄16"
210 cms |
66 3⁄8"
168.6 cms |
7 7⁄8"
20 cms |
| Internal |
48 3⁄8"
123 cms |
47 3⁄16"
120 cms |
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Stock: 12237
A FINELY CARVED WHITE STATUARY MARBLE LATE GEORGIAN CHIMNEYPIECE, the breakfront shelf placed over a dentilled undershelf moulding, over a very large central plaque carved with a great urn with scrolled brackets either side, flanked by urns on the endblocks, over fluted pilasters topped with three small flowers.English early 19th century.
(Shown together with the original brass fluted register grate. see SNo12236 )
NOTES: Similar to one in the Great Parlour of Rousham House..by William Kent... in Oxfordshire. London provenance.
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width |
height |
depth |
| External |
72 3⁄16"
183.5 cms |
59 3⁄8"
151 cms |
11 3⁄8"
29 cms |
| Internal |
41 1⁄8"
104.5 cms |
42 1⁄8"
107 cms |
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Stock: 11666
A well proportioned George III chimneypiece in white statuary marble with Sienna marble inlay. The breakfront shelf is supported on the frieze with fluted side panels flanking a central tablet in Siena marble with a high relief carved Putti reclining against a lion in a landscape. The endblocks are finely carved floral Paterae, supported on fluted jambs with Sienna ingrounds. English late19th century.
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Depth |
| External |
73 3⁄16"
186 cms |
57 1⁄4"
145.5 cms |
7 1⁄2"
19 cms |
| Internal |
47 3⁄8"
120.5 cms |
42 11⁄16"
108.5 cms |
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Stock: 9607
A SUPERB AND RARE IRISH GEORGIAN SCAGLIOLA INLAID CHIMNEYPIECE in the manner of Pietro Bossi , the Italian Stuccadore resident in Dublin 1786-1800. Excellent quality and delightful inlay work with well arranged decoration depicting bellflower garlands, either side of a polychrome fountain / urn on the center tablet flanked by Etruscan/ Pompeiian style urns over similar style polychrome Arabesques descending the jambs. Believed to be the work of Henry Emery in Dublin. Irish, late19th century.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
72"
183 cms |
57 13⁄16"
146.7 cms |
7 11⁄16"
19.5 cms |
| Internal |
45 1⁄4"
115 cms |
43 1⁄4"
110 cms |
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Stock: 11468
A very well carved pine chimneypiece in the George III manner of Robert Adam.The delicate high quality carved detail is in limewood and includes repeated lambs-tongue on the top shelf moulding with well defined egg and dart undershelf, over the long frieze which shows very finely carved Limewood Palmettes and Urns interspersed with floral detail.
English, circa 1900.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
62 5⁄8"
159 cms |
48"
122 cms |
6 7⁄8"
17.6 cms |
| Opening |
41 1⁄2"
105.5 cms |
35 3⁄8"
90 cms |
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Stock: 10116
A rebuilt George III chimney piece in carved white Statuary and green Connemara marble.The original elements include the whole top section of breakfront shelf, finely carved central plaque of winged Cupid in oval medallion with ribboned drapes, flanked by plain Connemara marble freize panels and carved urn endblockings. Supported on pilasters with orignal florally carved panels with later plain white and green marble returns on replaced plain marble footblocks. Substantially early to mid 19th century with later plain elements.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
67 1⁄2"
171.5 cms |
53"
134.5 cms |
7 7⁄8"
20.1 cms |
| Internal |
40 7⁄8"
104 cms |
40 7⁄8"
104 cms |
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Stock: 9172
A PERIOD LATE 18TH CENTURY GEORGE III ANTIQUE CHIMNEYPIECE CARVED IN WHITE STATUARY MARBLE. The moulded inverted breakfront shelf sits above a frieze centred by a rectangular tablet carved with a roundel of Cupid holding a bow. Cupid is attended by two winged putti holding a quiver of arrows while a pair of love birds fly in the foreground, suspended from ribbon tied drapery. The frieze panels are carved with crossed sheaves of wheat and the end blocks are carved with flowers, supported by three-quarter relief jambs with outset columns with Ionic capitals on block feet. Amost iidentical tablets can be found on chimneypieces in houses in Harley Street, please see the image below, and Portman Square in London.
English Circa 1785.
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width |
height |
depth |
| exerior |
83 1⁄2"
212 cms |
64 3⁄8"
163.5 cms |
10 3⁄8"
26.3 cms |
| interior |
51 5⁄8"
131 cms |
48"
121.8 cms |
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Stock: 10520
A richly carved pine mid Georgian style fireplace mantel. The plain moulded shelf over a central plaque carved with a woven reed basket of flowers, flanked by scrolled acanthus pattern on the side panels and leaf end brackets over lion heads holding descending rings on the jambs.
English late 19th century.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
82 1⁄8"
208.5 cms |
53 1⁄8"
135 cms |
11 13⁄16"
30 cms |
| Internal |
48 3⁄8"
123 cms |
40 5⁄8"
103 cms |
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Stock: 11050
A smart & elegant medium sized White Statuary Marble Chimneypiece in the late Georgian manner, with simple carved fluted frieze panels which flank the central Wedgwood Jasperware plaque showing Hercules with Artemis ? Pan in the background, and oval medallions on the endblocks featuring dancing maidens, with descending bow tied bellflowers carved in low relief on the jambs.
English 1920's.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
71 11⁄16"
182 cms |
56 11⁄16"
144 cms |
7 1⁄8"
18 cms |
| Internal |
46 1⁄8"
117 cms |
43 1⁄8"
109.5 cms |
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Stock: 10655
A large carved pine fireplace in the Georgian manner, with bead & gadrooned moulded shelf & banding above a central carved walnut panel with carved gambolling Cherubini flanked by floral swags over Olive branch entwined columns surmounted by Cherubini on the endblocks. English,19th century
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width |
height |
depth |
| External |
77"
195.5 cms |
60"
152.4 cms |
11"
27.9 cms |
| Internal |
43"
109.2 cms |
42 1⁄2"
107.9 cms |
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Stock: 8700
A small 20th century Neoclassical style chimneypiece in the Georgian manner with a central urn plaque, reeded jambs and floral paterae in Statuary & Bursa Cream marble.
Mid 20th century.
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width |
height |
depth |
| External |
53 11⁄16"
136.5 cms |
44 3⁄16"
112.3 cms |
9 1⁄4"
23.5 cms |
| Internal |
36 1⁄2"
92.7 cms |
37 3⁄16"
94.5 cms |
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Stock: 11011
A prestigious and exceptional Italian neoclassical chimneypiece grandly carved in Statuary marble, with superbly modelled Female Caryatids both facing outwards with hands to head and breast either side of this richly adorned antique fireplace mantel and supporting a substantial breakfronted frieze and shelf which is centred with a raised central tablet and flanked by ribboned strands of graduated pearls and oval scrolled Stemma on the endblockings . Circa 1860.
SCALE : Substantial.
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width |
height |
depth |
| External |
81 7⁄8"
208 cms |
57 7⁄8"
147 cms |
17 1⁄4"
44 cms |
| Internal |
48 3⁄8"
123 cms |
41 11⁄16"
106 cms |
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Stock: 10983
A 20th century carved pine fireplace in the Georgian manner with applied carved floral swags on the frieze centred by a large shell, scrolled carved corbels with descending bellflower carved detail on the jambs.
English, mid 20th century.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
59 13⁄16"
152 cms |
48 7⁄8"
124.3 cms |
7 1⁄4"
18.5 cms |
| Internal |
40 3⁄8"
102.5 cms |
36 3⁄16"
92 cms |
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Stock: 10978
A carved walnut Edwardian fireplace in the Palladian manner with large carved Vitruvian scrolls on the frieze flanking a central floral plaque supported on shaped acanthus carved jambs above large foorblocks.
English, circa 1900.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
61"
155 cms |
51 5⁄8"
131 cms |
11 3⁄8"
29 cms |
| Internal |
42 1⁄8"
107 cms |
40 3⁄16"
102 cms |
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Stock: 10863
A compact Neo Classical chimneypiece carved in Statuary and inlaid with Verde Antico green marble panels. The central plaque depicts two carved seated winged Griffons, either side of a flaming urn, two inlaid green marble panels either side... with Satyr masks on the endblocks, supported on the jambs also of statuary with inlaid green marble panels with two carved Amorini, one with flowers the other with a sack of money ?
Italian early 19th century.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
56 7⁄8"
144.6 cms |
46 3⁄16"
117.4 cms |
10 3⁄16"
26 cms |
| Internal |
44 1⁄4"
112.5 cms |
38 1⁄4"
97.3 cms |
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Stock: 10643
A very large white marble Italian neoclassical chimneypiece. The breakfront shelf with undershelf carved detail of Lambs Tongue , over Greek Key and repeating Egg and Dart over the frieze. The compact center panel with an urn carved in high relief again with intricate detail including Vitruvian Scrolls , a Gadrooned cover , and floral detail ...flanked either side with seated winged Griffins with raised paws each on a half displayed flaming Torchere / Incense burner with Vitruvian scroll motif.... backed with rich floral decoration...with high relief carved Ram's heads on the endblocks. All this is supported on Ionic Capitals over Acanthus leaves over panelled jambs carved with Olive branches and descending Bellflowers. Italian mid 19th Century.
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width |
height |
depth |
| External |
90 1⁄2"
229.8 cms |
73"
185.4 cms |
13 11⁄16"
34.9 cms |
| Internal |
52 3⁄16"
132.7 cms |
51 11⁄16"
131.4 cms |
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Stock: 10672
Roses, apple blossom, freesias, daisies, daffodils and dahlias. An extremely attractive period Georgian Neo Classical Chimneypiece with fine carved detail in Statuary and Convent Sienna marble. The breakfront shelf with egg & dart undershelf over richly veined Sienna marble frieze panels, centred by a large tablet delicately carved with abundant floral decoration, flanked by likewise high relief exquisitely carved floral Paterae endblockings.The underfrieze Lambs Tongue carved detail supported on scrolled Ionic capitals, over tapering boldly reeded pilasters, with egg & dart carving around the opening. With restorations. Scottish, circa 1780.
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width |
height |
depth |
| External |
77 3⁄16"
196.2 cms |
61 11⁄16"
156.7 cms |
10 3⁄8"
26.5 cms |
| Internal |
46 1⁄4"
117.5 cms |
44 1⁄8"
112 cms |
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Stock: 8430
An impressive Georgian Palladian Chimneypiece in Sienna and Statuary marble , with richly veined Sienna marble columns under scrolled Ionic capitals, supporting full entablature of florally carved paterae endblocks either side of the large central tablet which features Cheurbini fishing from a bridge in high relief detail, flanked by inlaid Sienna fluted frieze panels under a full breakfronted shelf. English 18th century with later restorations.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
83 1⁄4"
211.7 cms |
62 7⁄8"
159.7 cms |
11 3⁄8"
29 cms |
| Internal |
49 13⁄16"
126.5 cms |
45"
114.3 cms |
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Stock: 10151
A rare and important small Palladian period chimneypiece in the manner of Giovanni Battista Piranesi(1720 -1778) or possibly Giovanni Valdier, carved in white statuary marble with Egyptian Imperial Porphyry inlaid marble panels.The simply shaped shelf characteristically densely carved with intricate acanthus leaves and lambs tongue motifs over large circular florally carved paterae flanking the high relief carved central plaque depicting scrolled flowers emitting peacocks either side of a wicker fruit basket,
between twin Egyptian porphyry marble frieze panels supported on similarly panelled jambs.The ingrounds are decorated with continuous Greek key motif in statuary white marble. Italian circa 1760. Originali d'Epoca..Gusto di Principi.
Provenance: Probably from the Rome workshops of Piranesi around 1760.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
60 1⁄2"
153.7 cms |
45"
114.3 cms |
14 1⁄2"
36.8 cms |
| Internal |
36 1⁄4"
92.1 cms |
32"
81.3 cms |
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Stock: 9268
A George III style chimneypiece carved in white marble with a breakfronted shelf over high relief carved bunches of grapes with vine leaf & ribbon decoration on the central tablet and endblocks. Over fluted frieze panels and jambs with later added Sienna marble ingrounds.
English late 19th century with restorations.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
70"
177.8 cms |
54 1⁄8"
137.5 cms |
8 1⁄2"
21.5 cms |
| Internal |
39 1⁄2"
100.3 cms |
38 1⁄2"
97.8 cms |
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Stock: 9955
A large carved Oak Neo Classical chimneypiece in the late Georgian manner. A breakfronted shelf over a florally carved cental tablet, flanked by scrolled floral decoration with square paterae on the endblocks, supported on large fluted columns with scrolled Ionic capitals. English late 19th century.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
81 7⁄8"
208 cms |
66 1⁄8"
168 cms |
15 7⁄8"
40.5 cms |
| Internal |
47 5⁄8"
121 cms |
48"
122 cms |
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Stock: 9944
QUEEN OF SPARTA AND ZEUS: A richly carved statuary marble antique Neo Classical Chimneypiece in the manner of Giovanni Battista Piranesi 1720-1778. The stepped and layered shelf itself carved with a variety of detail above a crisply carved frieze of ribbon tied Bellflower Swags and Medallions flanking a high relief carved central tablet of Leda , Queen of Sparta reclining, lover of the Greek God Zeus shown here in the form of a swan. Large Palmette endblocks and the whole frieze underlined with Ropetwist and Pearl motif all supported on panelled jambs with pendant Bell-flowers, the aperture framed by a Waterleaf and Bead motif.
Late Georgian, early 19th century. Photo before final cleaning and polishing. 2nd image shown with register grate 9859.
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width |
height |
depth |
| external |
73"
185.5 cms |
53 1⁄2"
136 cms |
15 3⁄16"
38.5 cms |
| internal |
42"
106.8 cms |
38 1⁄2"
97.8 cms |
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Stock: 9858
A sophisticated and elegant English Neoclassical chimneypiece in intricately carved pure white statuary marble in the manner of John Flaxman with Blue Wedgwood Jasperware panels adorning the frieze, the breakfronted shelf over egg and dart undershelf mouldings and exquisitely carved Bellflower garlands and swags around the Jasper plaques, all supported by two pairs of fluted pilasters, shown here with SNo 9859 the original magnificent burnished steel and brass Register Grate.
English, 19th century.
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Width |
Height |
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| External |
72 13⁄16"
185 cms |
53 1⁄2"
136 cms |
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| Internal |
42 1⁄8"
107 cms |
37 13⁄16"
96 cms |
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Stock: 9103
A large 18th century George II carved pine chimneypiece. Also shown with Cippolino green marble ingrounds, which could be in other marble.
English, circa 1760. A near pair to 8240.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
71 1⁄4"
181 cms |
63"
160 cms |
7 1⁄8"
18 cms |
| Internal |
49"
124.5 cms |
49"
124.5 cms |
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Stock: 9409
A large and imposing bow fronted Irish Palladian Revival style chimneypiece in rich green and veined solid Connemara marble. The bowed break-fronted shelf over a plain panelled frieze centered by a fielded roundel , flanked by square floral paterae, supported on massively robust Rococo high relief carved scrolled floral jambs.
Irish, late 19th century.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
83 1⁄8"
211 cms |
53 7⁄8"
137 cms |
15 5⁄8"
39.5 cms |
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57 1⁄2"
146 cms |
40 5⁄8"
103 cms |
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An elegant large and sophisticated Palladian chimneypiece attractively shaped and moulded in veined pinkish/yellow Sienna marble with Red of Eritrea marble ingrounds with bullnose Sienna marble moulded inside returns.The undershelf frieze is concave front and sides, and the dogleg outer mouldings contain the veined Red of Eritrea marble inground panels seated on plain,canted footblocks. The Architectural appeal of the mouldings and overall format combines with the rich colouring and veining to present a striking decorative statement as a focal point for an interior Spartan or Rich.
English, circa 1890.
Provenance: Recently removed from a large house in Eton Square, London SWI.
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73 3⁄8"
186.5 cms |
57 13⁄16"
146.7 cms |
10 3⁄8"
26.5 cms |
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39 13⁄16"
101.2 cms |
40 3⁄16"
102 cms |
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Georgian and Neoclassical fireplaces
Our collection of antique Neoclassical and Georgian fireplaces, chimneypieces and mantels comprises an impressive range in marble, wood and occasionally stone. Whether you wish to complement an existing Georgian or Neoclassical interior or add a touch of period style to a modern room, our Georgian and Neoclassical fireplaces are a great way to make a statement.
The Georgian Era
The Georgian era was a fascinating moment in British Art, Architecture, Design and Culture. This period saw the foundation of the Royal Academy of Art and the British Museum, and nurtured some of the finest architects, Robert Adam, John Nash and John Soane. The Georgian monarchy was a Hanoverian one; founded when the protestant George I ascended to the throne following the death of Queen Anne, his cousin. This Hanoverian monarchy ruled at a time of enormous colonial expansion, economic instability and even saw the birth of the Industrial Revolution. Despite the political and social unrest, the royal family were voracious patrons of the arts, and can be credited with nurturing some of the finest design talent of the time, including the revered architect and designer, Robert Adam.
Period Design Features
There was such a broadening and oscillation in artistic style during this period that it is perhaps more accurate to speak of “Georgian styles.” Palladianism, Neoclassicism and the English Rococo all thrived during the eighteenth-century. The overriding sense was a withdrawal from the heavy opulence of the Baroque style. Classical restraint was certainly favoured; symmetry, proportion and elegance were esteemed characteristics of the period. This was in part due to the popularity of the Grand Tour which highlighted some of the greatest sights of antiquity, and provided invaluable inspiration for both the patrons and designers of the 18th century.
Georgian Fireplaces
The Georgian fireplace embodied the favoured architectural characteristics of the period. Classical proportion and features evocative of Greek and Roman architecture were employed to create a grand and elegant focal point in the Georgian home. The Georgian period is often applauded for its development of domestic architecture also; vast swathes in cities and towns were being redeveloped with elegant terraces and villas, each with their own chimneypieces.
A revolution in Georgian fireplace design
Robert Adam was a seminal figure of the 18th century, and it is perhaps his designs for chimneypieces which are most well-known. Adam had studied in Rome and when he returned to Britain in 1758, opened up an architectural practice with his brother James, becoming the leading figure of the classical revival. The firm’s movement away from the rigid Palladianism of the late 17th century led to a lighter, more whimsical classical style. Their firm was not limited to architecture alone; it produced finished interiors using furniture and fittings of their design. As leading architects to Britain’s aristocracy and royalty, they also sought to show that good, harmonious design had a wider civic purpose. The Adam brothers sought democratise taste with a number of ambitious civic projects.
Adam style fireplaces
Adam fireplaces are instantly recognised by their crisp classical motifs carved in low relief in the form of central tablets and endblocks, and pilastered or columned jambs. Their elegance, designed to complement the finest architecture, is unquestionable
The firm also pioneered a pine and composition chimneypiece which is now an iconic part of 18th century design. This composition was made from a secret recipe and could be applied to wooden frames and treated with a number of finishes, such as gilt, paint, and faux marble. It meant that decorative chimneypieces could be manufactured far more quickly than the traditional limewood or marble chimneypieces, allowing the firm to keep pace with the rapid rate of house construction. They were also more affordable, and allowed more modest homes to enjoy the classical styles, which had been before, the preserve of the elite.
The Neoclassical
The neoclassicism typified by Adam style fireplaces evolved as a response to the flamboyant and opulent designs of both the Rococo and Baroque periods. Use of classical motifs was also intrinsically linked to the ideals of the Enlightenment, as classical design conveyed ideas of knowledge and truth. The style was born in Rome in the mid-18th Century after the rediscovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and was circulated throughout Europe by a generation of wealthy Grand Tourists and artists, who returned from their Grand Tours in Italy with freshly discovered Greco-Roman ideals.
Neoclassicism favoured a more formal, dignified approach that respected order and decorum, and established rules that became a distinct movement in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music and architecture throughout northern Europe from the mid-18th to the end of the 19th centuries. It still endures as one of the most popular architectural styles today.