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A French Louis XVI Chimneypiece in exquisite Breccia Pernice Marble.

An elegant early 19th century Louis XVI fireplace, with the generous depth typical of this style. This French chimneypiece is carved in a wonderfully rich Breccia di Pernice marble, with a variety of tones that span from the soft pink to a lively red. The restrained desgin simply features Neoclassical corbels that support concernblock carved with acanthus leaves, while the panel on the frieze is described by a refined frame of small bellflowers.