Carrara Marble Fireplace, Napoleon III, Ca.1870

Elegant and beautiful antique fireplace in Napoleon III style in Carrara Blanc-Statuary marble. Carrara Statuary is soft-toned white with no veins at all. Dating from the end of the 19th century, ca.1870-1875, the construction-period of the house. Double moulded shelf.  It jambs are decorated with flutes and small asparagus-heads. The frieze is decorated with a central panel, depicting Acanthus leaves. End-blocks on top are nicely carved with leaves of the oack-tree. It is in very good, original condition. Delivery includes original old marble floortiles, Carrara or Noir de Mazy, to make a floor in front of this fireplace. Also in our stock: foyertiles, Napoleon III style. Worldwide shipping. Delivery in Europe can be done by Antique Fireplaces First: 'In House Delivery'.