Large Antique 18th Century George III Statuary White Marble Fire Surround

A very rare 18th century George II sienna and white statuary marble fire surround in the manner of Louis XV, designed by Isaac Ware. Principally of well figured sienna marble with statuary marble shelf and embellishments. Of serpentine form, the frieze centred by a carved statuary peacock flanked by scrolling acanthus leaves. The hipped jambs mounted with ‘C’ scrolls above an elaborate acanthus ‘S’ scroll terminating in a rosette and suspending graduated husks. The whole standing on block feet. Provenance: Philip Stanhope (1694-1772) 4th. Earl of Chesterfield, Chesterfield House, London. One of the most important figures of the 18th Century in England; a man of letters, connoisseur of the arts, diplomat, he was sent as a young man to the court of Louis XV. The Earl, very much a courtier and ‘townsman’, having spent time in Paris and Versailles, became passionate about the ‘style á la française’. It is very curious then that he should have chosen such a classical architect as Isaac Ware. Ware heavily influenced the design of the ground floor where the dining room, library, waiting room amongst others were situated. In stark contrast the first floor ‘piano nobile...

A good quality late 18th century George III statuary and inlaid Connemara marble fireplace. The centre panel with cupid and garland and ribbons. The s...

A Georgian style steel fire grate. The serpentine shaped fret with flutes, beading and engraved paterae. The four finials of urn shape, sat on square ...

A Georgian style steel fire grate. The serpentine shaped fret with flutes, beading and engraved paterae. The four finials of urn shape, sat on square plinths with matching paterae, a...

A large and rare early 19th century George III style statuary and Bardigilo marble fireplace surround. A breakfront shelf with a bullnose edge and ogee secondary under top majestically rests above a well carved high relief central tablet depicting Selene Titan Goddess of the moon, in Greek Mythology "Selene is a woman driving...

A large polished steel firegrate in the late Georgian style. The pierced, fluted fret with beading above and below, the burning area with shaped front bars, flanked by steel finials....

Unique original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) in white statuary marble with much detailed work. A real bijoux. One of a pair. This exquisite element fits both Classic French t...

A handsome antique 18th century Georgian fire surround. Dating to circa 1780, its neutral stripped finish and simple design makes this fireplac...

ANTIQUE LEATHER FIRE BUCKET A hugely decorative piece with bags of character. Thick gauge leather formed with iron stud rivets and strap...

A fine eighteenth century George III chimneypiece in statuary marble. The solid reverse breakfront shelf sits above a frieze which is delicately carved with a stylised foliate design...