DETAILS
This grand, antique French fireplace surround is finely carved in oak and has a tall, carved mirrored overmantel with porringer corners on the deep cornice. The firebox features an ogee arch and carved scrolls and details. Salvaged from the original Old Hollywood home of singer, comedian, and star of film, theater, and radio Fanny (Fannie) Brice (American, 1891-1951). She was also a popular headliner at Ziegfeld Follies.
STYLE
Louis XV
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
PROVENANCE
Fanny Brice Mansion (312 North Faring Road, Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, built 1938 | Architect: John Elgin Woolf (American, 1908-80). The original house was later gutted and rebuilt in 2001-8.
PERIOD
Louis XV (1715-74)
DATE
Late 18th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 60 Depth 23 Height 108 inches
Mantel shelf: Height 48 inches
Firebox: Width 44.5 Height 39 inches
Firebox: Width 44.5 Height 39 inches
