Mitchell Estate Mantel
We found this piece of artwork behind the wall at the Mitchell Estate. The homeowner asked if we could incorporate the painting into a new fireplace surround.
Painting Flanking Styles and Rails
Include beaded inset panels made of quarter sawn old growth white oak.
The Artwork included some original woodwork.
The dark stained portion is the original woodwork.
New Capital
Capital is the name of the piece of wood that goes around the top of the fireplace. A capital can be found on the top of columns as well.
Capital Wrapped in White Oak Nosing
Start of the Upper Flanking (Upper Side) Columns
Another View of Both Side Columns
Side Columns and Capital attached to original woodwork.
Center Panel with Flush Beaded Inserts
Center Panel Installed on Original Woodworking
Mantel Portion of the Fireplace Surround
Close up View of Mantel Side
Before being installed.
Mantel Attached to Surround Head Piece
Made of Quarter Sawn White Oak attached to Original Woodwork.
Installing Head Piece
Fireplace Surround Side Legs
Legs include Flush Beaded Inset Panels
Side Columns with Base
Side Legs Installed on Fireplace Surround
Surround Head Piece with Stain
Side Legs Stained
Installing Mantel Crown Mold
Finished Fireplace Surround Project
Close up of Artwork
