An extremely fine late 18th century Statuary marble chimneypiece of strong architectural character and landscape proportion, after a design by the architect Robert Adam (1728 – 1792). The pilaster jambs are capped by Greek Ionic capitals, possibly quoting the recently discovered Temple of Ilissus in Athens, supporting a refined shelf with a charming cushion bed mould. The jambs carved with delicate Anthemion palmettes in low relief set in a recessed fielded panel. The solid construction of the Statuary marble implies this piece is of Italian manufacture for the English market. A very similar chimneypiece was designed by Robert Adam for his own house at n.4 Adelphi Terrace, as shown in the image here below.
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Similar to:Robert Adam (Designer)
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Dimensions:Height: 53.63 in (136.2 cm)Width: 83.94 in (213.2 cm)Depth: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
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Style:Adam Style(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Statuary MarbleCarvedHand-Carved
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Place of Origin:United Kingdom
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Period:Late 18th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
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Condition:GoodRepaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:London, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: N310Seller: LU848135410212
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