Anthony Ignatius with Overmantel

A strong piece with heavy, broad profiles. The acanthus motif on the corbels balances out the masculine classical profiling. Completely adjustable in width and height, this mantel suits both formal and informal large spaces.

Bordeaux with Overmantel

This design was derived from an original piece discovered in Bordeaux, France. Rich sculptural detailing abounds. The motifs include urns with surrounding floral embellishments and stylized swans and dolphins on the frieze. A central cartouche with surrounding floral motif, urns and classical ornamentation adorns the secondary pediment.

Bourges with Overmantel

Elegantly proportioned Regency/Rococo-style mantel. The details of both the mantel and optional overmantel are stylistically typical of the Regency period (from the high Classical period of Louis XIV, culminating in the construction of Versailles and the Rococo-style of Louis XV).

A serpentine shelf lays over a paneled frieze centered by a bluebell and acanthus- adorned cartouche. Bordering the cartouche is acanthus and floral decoration. The endblocks are carved with acanthus foliage over graciously scrolled side consoles.

French Gothic with Overmantel

An exceptional example of sculptural excellence, it is Tartaruga's homage to French Gothic detailing. Inspired by studies of French châteaux such as Chaumont and Le Lude. Note the deeply carved gothic foliage motif adorning the frieze and pilaster capitals.

The central dragon (salamander) motif, which was the alchemical symbol of fire chosen by François I as his official symbol, is fitting for this grand piece. The adjustable overmantel with its Gothic tracery is the perfect complement to give this large-scale piece its ultimate grandeur.

Grand Dalou with Overmantel

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.

Grand Rococo with Overmantel

This Louis XV Rococo piece is extraordinarily dimensional with crisp, precise detailing. Acanthus and tendril leaves flow serenely from the central cartouche on the frieze area, crowned with a heavy serpentine shelf. Typical shell motifs combine with bluebells, reeds, and acanthus to overlay the deep curvaceous pilaster profiling. The overmantel is crowned with a central ovum cartouche detail surrounded by acanthus and hanging swags.

Absolutely grand in scale, this mantelpiece is well proportioned even at overall heights considerably greater than the twelve feet shown. A fine example of Tartaruga's exceptional sculpting capabilities.

Renaissance with Overmantel

A monumentally-scaled piece with very deep side returns. It is a contemporary take on the Italian Renaissance-style, which features an elaborately sculpted acanthus scrolled frieze with an ornate central cartouche and heavily sculpted lid and shelf with egg-and-dart and lamb's tongue detailing.

An imposing centerpiece for grand-scale entertaining rooms. The Renaissance can be embellished with a complementary overmantel to heights over twenty feet.

Sunbury with Overmantel

A deeply profiled Gothic arch dominates this mantel with English Gothic tracery embellishing the spandrels and side jambs. Decorated Gothic-style pilasters and lid accentuate the masculinity of this piece.

Available tapered block-style overmantel, or decorated overmantel with complementing tracery and central quatrefoil detail are both height adjustable.