Very large Empire style ormolu mounted malachite fireplace

£75,000

This large and impressive fireplace, crafted from the elegant combination of ormolu and malachite, is an imposing example of the grand Empire style.

 

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Description

This exceptional fireplace is crafted from malachite and ormolu, or gilt bronze, in the imposing Empire style. The fireplace features straight lines, rectilinear angles, and a sense of massiveness, all of which are typical attributes of the early 19th century Empire style.

The fireplace features massive, rectilinear sides mounted to the front with tapering malachite pilasters, the top wider than the bottom. Each pilaster is surmounted by an ormolu bust in a distinctly classical style—a motif which refers to ancient Greek caryatids. The front face of each pilaster is adorned with ormolu foliate mounts, while the corners feature ormolu beading. The malachite beam that traverses the top of the fireplace is mounted with an ormolu frieze of rinceaux, while the exterior sides of the fireplace are adorned with ormolu rosette mounts, and the interior with oval roundels of darker malachite.

The fireplace is a truly monumental and impressive piece of Empire style furniture.

Details

Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
20th Century
Period
20th Century
Style
Empire, Neoclassical
Material
Malachite, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Colour
Gold, Green

Dimensions

Height
124 cm / 48.8 inches
Width
218 cm / 85.8 inches
Depth
58 cm / 22.8 inches

Reference:
15577

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