An outstanding and beautifully carved antique white statuary marble mantelpiece

The deep rectangular moulded shelf, rests on a frieze exquisitely carved with foliage, centred by a classical scene tablet. Each jamb has full length caryatids with capitals supporting the mantel.

This superbly carved, pure white statuary marble fireplace was produced in Rome, Italy, in the English Regency style for the British market. Roman sculpture, including fireplaces, were frequently purchased or made to order on the Grand Tour and brought to the British isles.

Circa 1820