DALOU GRAND MANTEL
One of the sculptors who played a major role in the development of realism in the second half of the 19th century was Aime Jules Dalou (1838-1902). This mantel was developed in homage to the French sculptor. Several exceptional sculptures by Dalou can still be seen in the Paris area. From bottom to top, this is a tour de force of world-class sculpting. A left and right Pan sculpture adorns each pilaster. Acanthus leaf and egg-and-dart decorate the frieze and lid sections. Recumbent lions keep a close eye on the cherubs as they support a cartouche that is stylized with acanthus corpus and a fruit/foliage swag. Capping this piece at a possible height of over twenty feet is the elaborate cartouche with hanging swags. Shown with Nero Portoro marble inserts. An interesting note: the lions’ manes alone took Luca Savazzi approximately 80 hours to sculpt.
View the PDF Drawing to see the Grand Dalou mantel, which is highly configurable. Choice of corbels or herms on pilasters.
Optional additions (as seen in photos) include secondary pediment, lions, decorated frieze, secondary pediment side corbels, putti, overmantel, and overmantel cartouche, upon request.
DIMENSIONS: W 116″ x H 75 3/4″; FIREBOX: W 60″ x H 54 1/2″