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[35] Design for a chimneypiece for the second library, c1777, possibly executed
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 23/99
Purpose
[35] Design for a chimneypiece for the second library, c1777, possibly executed
Aspect
Elevation of a chimneypiece with fluted, tapering pilaster stiles ornamented with part-paterae and anthemia. The capitals contain tripods ornamented with ram masks, and the tripods bear urns. The frieze contains arabesques supporting scallop shells, and these are enclosed within semi-circular-headed bands of beading, with anthemia set in between
On the right-hand side there is an elevation of an alternative stile with a cameo set within the capital
Scale
bar scale of 1 ½ inches to 1 foot
Inscribed
Chimney piece for second Library room. Roxburghe House. / Intended of Wood & Marble / 99 / Bed Chamber at (pencil) / Mr Widdills (?) (pencil)
Signed and dated
- c1777
c1777
Medium and dimensions
Pen, pencil and wash on laid paper (406 x 291)
Hand
Possibly
Office hand, possibly Joseph Bonomi
Office hand, possibly Joseph Bonomi
Literature
Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 40
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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