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  • image SM Adam volume 23/127

Reference number

SM Adam volume 23/127

Purpose

[9] Preliminary design for the chimneypiece for the saloon, unexecuted, November 1778

Aspect

Elevation as Adam volume 23/190, with the capitals containing putti riding sea-horses

Scale

1 1/2 inches to 1 foot

Inscribed

Chimney Piece for the Saloon at Weald Hall

Signed and dated

  • November 1778
    Adelphi / 4t Novr 1778

Medium and dimensions

Pen and pencil on laid paper (407 x 290)

Hand

Adam office hand, possibly Joseph Bonomi, title inscriptions in the hand of William Adam

Literature

Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 30
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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