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The French fireplace displays an unmistakably different architectural form from that of its English counterpart; with its exuberant curves and lavish decoration, it is instantly recognizable.
During the second half of the 18th century the extravagant style of the Rococo period, widely associated with French fireplaces and characterized by carved serpentine friezes and angled jambs, was replaced by a stricter adherence to the classical order as Neo-classical style came to dominate during the reign of Louis XVI.
The Chesneys French collection contains fine examples of both these styles, which remained popular throughout the 19th century and were imported into England on a significant scale during the Victoria era.
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The Sorbonne is a graceful and understated mantel design from the...
A robust Renaissance design with heavy console jambs supporting a frieze...
Sensuous curves and shapely moldings characterize the Versailles fireplace. Rarely showing...
A stone chimneypiece of Italianate design and impressive proportions with elegant...
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