A Decadent Irish Regency Columned Dark Grey Bardiglio Marble Chimneypiece

A classic Regency chimneypiece carved in dark grey Bardiglio marble, likely in Dublin, where similar pieces were produced around this time. Doric columns support a simple frieze and corner blocks carved with fielded panels, reflecting the restrained elegance of Irish Regency design. The Doric order, associated with strength and simplicity, was favoured in Irish architecture for its clarity and dignity. Bardiglio marble, with its smoky veining, adds depth to a piece which is otherwise largely austere in composition.