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A 17th Century Botticino Marble Bolection Chimneypiece
A huge scale Bolection chimneypiece carved in charming Botticino marble, with a pronounced ogee moulding that elegantly meets the floor without interruption.
The Bolection model was firstly found in Italy during the 15th century, and swiftly adopted by British architects during their grand tour who made a great use of it during the 18th century for country houses and stately homes.
Exterior Height 63¹⁄₃₂in (160cm)
Exterior Width 92 ⁹⁄₁₆in (235cm)
Exterior Depth 9⁷⁄₁₆in (24cm)
Interior Height 50¹³⁄₁₆in (129cm)
Interior Width 67¹¹⁄₃₂in (171cm )