Lot 1157: An Italian Renaissance style carved marble chimney surroundafter a model by Giuliano da Sangallo (Florentine, circa 1443-1516) in the Palazzo Gondi, Florencefourth quarter 19th century

The upper section with a large panel carved in relief with scrolling foliage, flowers and birds and centered by a medallion depicting Zephyr abducting Chloris, flanked by a putto with avian wings and another with butterfly wings, each standing on a plinth inscribed M.D, surmounted by a rectangular plaque carved with the Harvey family motto SERVATE FIDEM CINERI (Keep the promise made to the ashes of your forefathers), the mantel carved with the Triumph of Neptune, flanked by trophies and supported by pilasters richly carved with masks and foliage.
height 101in (256.5cm); width 75 3/4in (192.5cm); depth 13 1/4in (33.5cm)