G449
A George III Kilkenny Frame
An Irish frame chimneypiece of simple, elegant lines carved from Kilkenny Marble, the jambs and header featuring fielded panels. The header is carved with two paterae and exhibits a keystone of stopped flutes. Carved in the reign of George I, this chimneypiece is a good example of refined, early Georgian design.
Height 52⅛in (132.5cm) width 54⅛in (137.5cm)
Internal height 44⅛in (112cm) width 38¼in (97cm)
Shelf depth 1¾in (4.5cm)