Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style “Versailles Model” Fireplace Mantel

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Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style “Versailles Model” Fireplace Mantel

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A very fine and palatial French, 19th century Louis XV style “Versailles Model” carved Fleur de Pêcher and ormolu mounted fireplace mantel (Chemineé - Chimneypiece) all carved with a quarter-round front with bolection moldings above and below, rounded front corners and of serpentine form, surmounted with very finely chased caryatids terms depicting Flora and Zephyr and centered with an ormolu shell flanked by sprays of acanthus, all in it's original mercury-gilding. This model is after the mantel at The Dauphin's Apartment at The Château Versailles, circa Paris, 1880. This model fireplace is also known to have been reproduced by François Linke (1855-1946) Measures: Height 48 ½ inches (123.2 cm). Width: 74 ½ inches (189.2 cm). Depth: 18 inches (45.7 cm). Opening width: 50 inches (127 cm). Opening height: 40 ½ inches (102.9 cm). This magnificent fireplace mantel is a 19th century model after the 18th century mantel designed by Verberckt and Trouard and Jacques Caffieri (1678–1755) for the bedchamber of the dauphin at Versailles. This beautifully designed model fireplace with figural ormolu mounts can be found in Royal Palaces, palatial private residences and museums around the world. Another example of this model was installed at the Salon d'Apollon in the Tuileries and also at Hertford House in London, which is now part of the collection at The Wallace Collection in London. François Linke (d. 1946), the most celebrated Ébéniste and bronzier from the 19th and early 20th century, also reproduced this model. An example of Linke's mantel is illustrated on Christopher Payne's "The Belle Epoque of French Furniture" Woodbridge, 2003, p. 289.

Similar to:
Caffieri (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 74.5 in (189.23 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
Style:
Louis XV (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Marble,Carved,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Overall condition is excellent with very minor chipping & filling and restorations which are consistent with age and use. Fantastic ormolu mounts with fine attention to detail and all original gilt. A truly magnificent and impressive quality mantel.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: Ref.: A7321stDibs: LU179624528653