White Statuary Chimney-piece

Large ink and watercolour drawing of a chimney-piece. The overlaid centre tablet is carved with a scene depicting Poseidon in a shell-shaped sea chariot. A cupid holds dolphins with reins while another cupid holding a trident plays a flute or horn. This drawing is arguably less sophisticated than others in the collection and may have been a client’s suggestion. The frieze panel is of Spanish Brocatello overlaid with neoclassical urns. The ionic pilasters are of white statuary inlaid with Spanish Brocatello. There are layers of egg & dart and beaded moulding on the cornice shelf. Pencil inscriptions: some measurements. Watermark: 'IV' Verso: pencil drawing of curtain drapes with detailed measurements – possibly Victorian or early 19th century.