Stock No.13661
A tall and boldly carved walnut trumeau fireplace surround in the Renaissance style. The high simple panelled trumeau has a large moulded cornice.The upper frieze, with a central cartouche flanked by floral scrolls, is set above the main frieze upon which is carved, in high relief, a fire breathing salamander the heraldic beast of Francois I of France and the symbol of survival. The jambs are fronted by a pair of stop fluted columns with ornate scrolled acanthus capitals.
French Mid 19th century. (Photo before final cleaning and polishing.)
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
62 5⁄8"
159 cms |
114 5⁄8"
291 cms |
22"
56 cms |
| Internal |
37"
94 cms |
39"
99 cms |
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Link to: Antique Renaissance, Gothic Tudor Fireplace mantels and Chimneypieces: 1260 - 1600