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Nineteenth century Neo-Classical fireplace in the George III style,
the stepped shelf above fluted frieze centred by plaque carved in relief depciting Cupid with a maiden, the foliate oval paterae corner blocks above pilaster jambs of classical urns and anthemion, the Sienna marble ingrounds of good rich colour, on block feet.
£19,500
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