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  • image SM Adam volume 24/203

Reference number

SM Adam volume 24/203

Purpose

Preliminary design for a chimneypiece and overmantel mirror frame, ND

Aspect

Above - Elevation of a grate ornamented with rosette roundels and a swag. This is set within a chimneypiece with columnar styles and a frieze ornamented with a tablet containing an ox skull, flanked by swags and rosettes. The chimney is surmounted by a semi-circular headed mirror frame with fluted Doric styles, with roundels set within the capitals. The frame is surmounted by a bust, flanked by reclining figures Below- Elevation of a chimneypiece with Corinthian pilaster styles, with ornamental panels. The lining is bordered by a band of rope moulding. The chimney is surmounted by a circular mirror frame, set within a wreath and flanked by figures. The frame is set within a semi-circular band, ornamented with scrolled hearts and it is surmounted by urns

Scale

not to scale

Inscribed

201

Signed and dated

  • ND
    ND

Medium and dimensions

Pencil on laid paper (306x205)

Hand

Probably
Robert Adam

Level

Drawing

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