Classical Limestone Fireplace with Floral Design
CLASSIFICATION
Antique
AGE
160
MATERIAL
Limestone
STYLE
Louis XVI
PERIOD
Late 19th Century
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Width: 68 ” / 173 cm
Height: 50 ” / 127 cm
Depth: 21 ” / 53 cm
INSIDE DIMENSIONS
Width: 53,5 ” / 136 cm
Height: 42 ” / 107 cm
Depth: 16 ” / 41 cm
A floral diamond center design w/ tiered legs and mantle. You can see the temporal change in the stone, around the edges and along the flat sides. Set in the historical Neoclassical theme, the simple strong straight lines are a classical motif. Meant to embrace the inspiration from the “classical” arts of Ancient Greece or Rome, this elegant mix of elementary foundation lines & delicate detail is a true Neoclassicist