Louis XV fireplace in Brèche Violet marble, ca.1860

A very fine Rococo-Louis XV chimnye-piece made out of the highly valued Brèche Violet marble. The double moulded shelf rests above a finely carved and panelled frieze, centered with a beautiful cartouche, flanked by foliate scrollwork with trailing flowers. This motif is echoed on the scrolling endblocks ànd the canted console jambs. French, ca.1860. Brèche Violet marble: A stunning natural stone, characterised by it's striking violet and soft hoovering-grey and white veining.  It was highly prized in the 18th and 19th century. This distinctive marble brought opulence, luxury and elegance to interior-spaces and architectural elements.  Will be delivered with it's original  bronze endirons and old marble floortiles, Carrara, to make a frontfloor.  We have also original Louis XV foyertiles in stock. Worldwide shipping. Delivery in Europe can be done by Antique Fireplaces First: 'In House Delivery'.