Antq Primitive Exquisite Deep Carved Fireplace Surround Start Price USD 5,000.00 Current Price USD 5,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 22, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Location Central Texas See more about 'Antq Primitive Exquisite Deep Carved Fireplace Surround' Description In all my years of collecting antiques and unusual treasures, I've never seen anything quite like this astonishing fireplace surround.  It was made for one HUGE fireplace and in order to transport it safely from the estate sale where I found it to my home, we had to very carefully remove one leg of the surround, as the three-sided structure was extremely unwieldy.  It was fascinating to see the inventive way it was put together.  There are a series of matching panels, identical on either leg but different across the top, of different lengths, that all fit together in a framework that sort of snaps together with tabs and a few incredibly old nails, which I have carefully saved.  There has never been any kind of refinishing or restoration done on this treasure, and there are still patches of the original paint in the deeper areas of carving, particularly in the deep, geometric grooves in the longer side pieces and across the top.  The patina of the wood is deep, rich, and uniform.  I feel confident in saying that there just couldn't be another fireplace surround like this anywhere, ever.  It is simply breathtaking in its artistry,  craftsmanship, and sheer ingenuity!   If you're looking for something that combines primitive with exquisite, this has to be considered.  In order to safely ship this surround to the high bidder, I am going to have an expert carpenter separate the other leg from the cross-piece, wrap each section and then ship them stacked with enough cushioning between the sections to ensure that they travel safely.  Measurements:  Height is 60 inches.  Length across top is 66-1/2 inches.  Each leg and the cross piece are approximately 11 inches wide.  The framework of the surround is approximately 1-1/4 inches thick.  Please email me if you need any other measurements.  I'm happy to send them to you.  Feel free to email me with any questions or with requests for any additional photos.  Best Offer or Buy-It-Now purchases must be paid via Paypal immediately following seller's acceptance of buyer's offer or buyer's acceptance of seller's counter offer.  Otherwise, prompt, timely payment can be made by personal check, money order, bank transfer, or Paypal, with funds to be received by me withint seven days of auction close.  Please don't bid unless you are able to comply with these terms.    Place a Bid!