Lot Essay
This chimneypiece with its Spanish brocatelle marble and Greek-key frieze decorated with rosettes is similar to one sold anonymously, Christie's, New York, 17 October 2003, lot 288 ($31,000).
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THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
Details
A GEORGE III SPANISH AND STATUARY BROCATELLE MARBLE CHIMNEYPIECE
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The moulded rectangular later shelf above a Greek key frieze with rosettes, decorated at each end with lyres, with simulated fluted uprights, on plinth bases
53½ in. (135.5 cm.) high; 59¼ in. (150.5 cm.) wide; 43½ in. (110.5 cm.) wide at aperture; 8½ in. (21.7 cm.) deep
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The moulded rectangular later shelf above a Greek key frieze with rosettes, decorated at each end with lyres, with simulated fluted uprights, on plinth bases
53½ in. (135.5 cm.) high; 59¼ in. (150.5 cm.) wide; 43½ in. (110.5 cm.) wide at aperture; 8½ in. (21.7 cm.) deep
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
The top left front corner of the shelf has sustained a minor chip since being photographed.
Christie's are happy to arrange and pay for restoration.
Christie's are happy to arrange and pay for restoration.