REGENCY STATUARY MARBLE FIREPLACE SURROUND

English, c.1820

An early-to-mid nineteenth century Regency period fireplace surround in Statuary marble, the shelf with single reed above fielded panel frieze and jambs, the corner-blockings depicting bunched flowers, all raised on block feet.

£12,500

AW018

  • After the intricacy of Neo-Classicism fell out of favour, a more simplified approach in the Grecian manner was taken to fireplaces. Significantly plainer surrounds were admired and white marble was considered the most appropriate material for such ‘Athenian’ designs. 

     

    The carved blocks of this fireplace surround could be interpreted as a celebration of the coming of Spring, the flowers chosen being typical of the period; primrose, snowdrops and to the centre, tulips. 

  • Width 66⅛” / 168cm  

    Height 47⅝” / 121cm  

    Depth 10¼” / 26cm  

    Opening height 39⅜” / 100cm 

    Opening width 38½” / 98cm  

    Width at base