French-Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel in the Rococo Taste
the serpentine mantel shelf carved with scroll-framed shells, framed with sprays of flowers, the vertical side panels mount at an angle on the corners and are decorated with carved leaves with sprays of flowers and leaf-carved corbels above the baseboard plinth.
h. 45-1/2", w. 62", d. 13-1/2", inside h. 35", w. 40-1/2"

In good overall condition. One leg post has a professional restoration and two iron bars embedded on the backside for strength (not visible from the front). Very minor light stains and discoloration to the carved frieze. No sign of missing parts. Very well carved with deep details. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.