{"product_id":"exceptional-regency-statuary-marble-chimneypiece","title":"Exceptional Regency Statuary Marble Chimneypiece","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eA rare and highly refined early 19th century Regency chimneypiece in statuary marble, executed with an exquisite level of carving and architectural control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eRemoved from Knowle House, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCranleigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an early 19th-century country residence rebuilt in the 1820s and long associated with a succession of well-connected private owners. Over the course of the 20th century the house passed through several distinguished occupants, reflecting its status as a substantial yet discreet Surrey seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eThe property was also linked to the circle surrounding \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePrajadhipok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e following his abdication in 1935. During his years in England, the former King of Siam and his consort \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQueen Rambai Barni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e were known to reside at Knowle house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eStrongly rooted in the neoclassical language popularised by \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eRobert Adam\u003c\/strong\u003e, the design draws on the refined vocabulary of late 18th century interiors. The frieze is crisply fluted and centred by an elegant classical urn tablet, suspended with swags and finely modelled husks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eAt either end, oval paterae provide balance, their petal carving sharp and deeply cut. The jambs are equally accomplished, with attenuated proportions and delicately carved foliate drops, terminating in distinctive ram’s head blocks linked by draped garlands — a strong neoclassical motif referencing sacrifice and antiquity, and indicative of a sophisticated workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eThe shelf is boldly projected with a well-resolved moulded profile, giving the piece both presence and architectural weight without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eGently restored at our Hertfordshire workshop and warehouse where it can be viewed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMantle Shelf: 189cm x 23.5cm\u003cbr\u003eOverall Height: 141cm\u003cbr\u003eOpening: Height 104cm x Width 126cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth of Jamb: 24cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions are approximate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Architectural Forum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55561053110657,"sku":"BINKY","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1341\/7889\/files\/758603.jpg?v=1776889240","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchitecturalforum.com\/products\/exceptional-regency-statuary-marble-chimneypiece","provider":"The Architectural Forum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}