Stock: 6596
A very rare and finely cast, George III, Neo-classical cast iron chimneypiece, designed by Robert Adam. The frieze is delicately decorated with a finely cast central oval cartouche containing a scene of putty riding and pulling a lion, flanked by swags and floral paterae. The endblocks with oval paterae containing portraits of King George III and Queen Charlotte are surmounted by a pair of Neo-classical urns. These are supported on paneled jambs containing circular lion mask paterae and ribboned floral borders over paterae footblocks. The fluted integral hob grate with serpentine bars is decorated with bell flowers and a central floral paterae. The handsome back plate with a half round arch, above which is a central mask depicting a Roman Goddess, which is flanked by swags and a pair of cartouches depicting a roman emperor and empress.
English, circa 1760.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
External |
42 1⁄2" 108 cms |
55 1⁄2" 141 cms |
13" 33 cms |
Internal |
30 11⁄16" 78 cms |
22 3⁄16" 56.5 cms |
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Listed Price: £18,000 (+VAT where applicable)
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