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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

Literature

Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 40
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.

Level

Drawing

Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation

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