Louis XV-style Fireplace In Violet Brèchië Marble, Ca.1860

 A very fine Rococo-Louis XV chimneypiece, made out of the highly valued Brèche Violet marble.  The double moulded shelf is resting above a finely carved and panelled frieze, centred with a beautiful cartouche, flanked by foliate scrolwork with trailing flowers.  This motif is echoed on the scrolling endblocks ànd canted console jambs.  French, ca.1860.     Brèche Violet marble, a stunning natural stone characterised by its striking violet and soft hoovering grey and white veining. It was highly prized in the 18th and 19th century.  This distinctive marble brought opulence, luxury and elegance to interior-spaces and architectural elements.    Will be delivered with it's original bronze endirons and old marble floortiles in Carrara, to make a frontfloor. We can deliver also original Louis XV foyer-tiles. Worldwide shipping.  Delivery in Europe can be done by Antique Fireplaces First: 'In  House Delivery'.