The French Collection

Reflecting the popularity of the French rococo style in England during the 18th century, the Navarre is an English mantel that copies the French style whilst retaining the taller proportions typical of an English mantel. Carved in statuary marble.

A French style marble mantel of 18th century design having carved rosettes on the corner blocks above console jambs headed by Acanthus leaf carvings and incorporating carved wreath and trailing foliage to the frieze.

Sensuous curves and shapely mouldings characterise the Versailles fireplace. Rarely showing a straight line or a sharp corner its exuberant design is a magnificent example of Chesney's carving.

A beautiful example of a French mantel from the Rococo period: around 1750. It displays the sinuous lines that characterise the movement of Rococo design. Manufactured in finest quality white marble, the execution of this mantel with its free form carving is a test of the carver's art.

A serpentine fronted chimneypiece of the Louis XV period with carved central cartouche. Shown in Italian Bianco Avorio limestone.

A Louis XVI design in Carrara marble with fielded panels framed by finely carved pearl beading to the frieze and corner blocks, the latter sitting above stop fluted console jambs.

A small French style marble mantel of 18th century design having moulded panels to the frieze and jambs beneath a serpentine shelf.