This excellent Empire II fireplace from the early 19th century belongs to the category of fireplaces with detached, full round, tapered columns, rare because of the technical skills required of the sculptor. The green marble, Patricia Vert is beautiful enhanced by the fine Ormolu mounts. It's adding a classy distinction and raffinée. Ormolu is a gilded technique to an object of bronze. The Ormolu technique dates back for centuries, but was extensively used during the French Empire, reaching his peak during this period: 1804-1815. Craftsman principally used Ormolu for bright, non-oxidizing mountings of furniture, clocks, porcelain and marble fireplaces. Creating an elegant piece of work. This beautiful EmpireII fireplace-surround stood once in one of the groundfloor-rooms of Maison Gouverneur Dubonnaire in Mons-Belgium. Fireplace will be delivered with old marble floortiles to make a frontfloor. Fireplace is in good condition, no restorations has been made. Worldwide shipping. Delivery in Europe can be done by Antique Fireplaces First: 'In House Delivery'. Dimensions: Height: 49.22 inch (125 cm) Width: 64.97 inch (165 cm) Depth: 20.48 inch (52 cm).
