Exceptional Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period French Fireplace Surround in Rare Red Hard Marble with Deep Shell Carving and Sculpted Curves

€38.195,00
Article number: IMG_3835
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This museum-quality French Louis XV fireplace surround, crafted around the mid-18th century, is a true collector’s item and a showpiece of refined Rococo aesthetics.
Carved from rich, red hard marble-stone, it radiates a noble, warm tone with natural depth and variation, enhanced by centuries of graceful aging.
The surface bears a gentle patina that softens the reflective quality of the stone, allowing it to shimmer subtly in ambient or natural light.
The serpentine lines and voluptuous curves of the jambs flow effortlessly upward to meet a delicately profiled mantel shelf, topped by a shell-carved central cartouche — a hallmark of the Louis XV style. The crisp shell relief, framed by symmetrically paneled spandrels, remains sharp and expressive, creating a stunning visual centerpiece.
The surface exhibits the beautiful artempo (aged tempo) character only time can create: traces of natural wear and gentle restoration that preserve the fireplace’s structural integrity while celebrating its authenticity. Some minor expert restorations are nearly invisible, carefully integrated into the stone to preserve its elegance and story.
This piece will enrich any classical or eclectic interior with warmth, sophistication, and a one-of-a-kind historical soul.
Its balanced proportions (175 cm wide × 125 cm high × 27 cm deep) make it ideal for feature walls, heritage homes, or luxury interiors seeking grandeur with history.
Measurements:
175 cm Exterior Width 68,9 Inch
136 cm Exterior Width+ 53,54 Inch
125 cm Exterior Height 49,21 Inch
147 cm Interior Width 57,87 Inch
100 cm Interior Height 39,37 Inch
106 cm Interior Height+ 41,73 Inch
27 cm Depth Tablet 10,63 Inch
37 cm Depth Shelf+ 14,57 Inch
62 cm Depth Legs 24,41 Inch

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