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Notice: This fireplace mantel will be available for viewing at our premises starting from October 18, 2025.
That wildflower you see carved in the center of the mantel’s frieze is a dog rose — a species of wild rose that grows spontaneously in the woods. Since ancient times, it has been attributed a double meaning: admired for the beauty and fragrance of its delicate blossoms, and valued for its medicinal properties.
In fact, dog roses are extremely rich in vitamin C, and today they are classified among the Bach flowers and widely used in natural medicine and phytotherapy.
Having said that, very few examples of this fireplace were ever made. Even for us, finding one is a rare event — if we're lucky, we come across a similar piece once every five years.
The marble is just as fascinating as the design: a "Pure" White Carrara, known for its luminous tone and consistent quality — both increasingly difficult to find.
We dismantled this mantel ourselves in Paris. It is in good overall condition, and its production likely dates to the late 19th century, placing it at the dawn of the Belle Époque.
Are you fond of love stories? There’s an old legend behind the wild, beautiful dog rose — one that features none other than Bacchus, the Roman god of wine.
It is said that Bacchus once fell in love with a nymph and, true to his nature, tried to seduce her. Terrified, the young woman fled through the forest until she tripped and became entangled in a thorny bush that wouldn’t let her escape. Bacchus caught up with her, and they lay together. Once their union was complete, the god, grateful to the bush for having aided him, transformed it into a rose — its soft pink petals said to match the flushed cheeks of the nymph herself.
