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Exceptionnelle Et Monumentale Cheminée De Style Renaissance En Bois
Exceptional, what other adjective for such a fireplace!
Exceptional and monumental wooden Renaissance style fireplace, dating from the 19th century. Measuring 5.50 meters high by 3.50 meters wide, it is adorned with magnificent Carvatides over 1.80 meters tall, offering an aesthetic that is both imposing and elegant. In the center stands a large painting after Rubens, adding an artistic and historical touch to this unique piece. This fireplace was recovered from the famous villa Les Cèdres in St Jean Cap Ferrat, testimony to its history and its extraordinary character. Villa Les Cèdres is a property located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, on the Côte d'Azur in France. It is known to be one of the most prestigious and expensive properties in the world, having been put up for sale for more than 1 billion euros in 2017. The villa Les Cèdres was built in 1830 and was purchased by King Leopold II of Belgium in 1904. It was then passed on to various owners, including the Marnier-Lapostolle family, famous for creating Grand Marnier liqueur. Villa Les Cèdres is surrounded by a 14-hectare park, home to many gardens and rare trees, including more than 14,000 species of plants, making it one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The property also includes a large swimming pool, a greenhouse, an orangery, a private chapel and a library. Villa Les Cèdres is also known for its luxurious interiors and unique pieces, including the carved wooden Renaissance style fireplace I mentioned earlier. Villa Les Cèdres is considered an architectural and historical jewel of the French Riviera, attracting the attention of lovers of art, history and cultural heritage.
Exceptional and monumental wooden Renaissance style fireplace, dating from the 19th century. Measuring 5.50 meters high by 3.50 meters wide, it is adorned with magnificent Carvatides over 1.80 meters tall, offering an aesthetic that is both imposing and elegant. In the center stands a large painting after Rubens, adding an artistic and historical touch to this unique piece. This fireplace was recovered from the famous villa Les Cèdres in St Jean Cap Ferrat, testimony to its history and its extraordinary character. Villa Les Cèdres is a property located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, on the Côte d'Azur in France. It is known to be one of the most prestigious and expensive properties in the world, having been put up for sale for more than 1 billion euros in 2017. The villa Les Cèdres was built in 1830 and was purchased by King Leopold II of Belgium in 1904. It was then passed on to various owners, including the Marnier-Lapostolle family, famous for creating Grand Marnier liqueur. Villa Les Cèdres is surrounded by a 14-hectare park, home to many gardens and rare trees, including more than 14,000 species of plants, making it one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The property also includes a large swimming pool, a greenhouse, an orangery, a private chapel and a library. Villa Les Cèdres is also known for its luxurious interiors and unique pieces, including the carved wooden Renaissance style fireplace I mentioned earlier. Villa Les Cèdres is considered an architectural and historical jewel of the French Riviera, attracting the attention of lovers of art, history and cultural heritage.
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