An Irish antique Statuary marble fireplace, from the late Georgian/William IV period

This fireplace was produced in Dublin during the 1830’s, from the finest imported Italian statuary Carrara marble. The exquisitely carved centre tablet depicts Clio, the muse of epic poetry and history, in a reclining position with a globe and open book under her left arm and the word HISTORY written on a canvas by her right hand. At either side of the centre tablet are raised and fielded frieze panels. Elegant acanthus decorated corbels above moulded pilasters, support the mantel shelf.

Circa 1830