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Reference number

SM 8/5/8

Purpose

[13] Alternative design for a state bed, 1788

Aspect

Copy of an alternative design for a bed with a finial derived from that of the Tower of the Winds in Athens

Scale

bar scale of 7/16 inch to one foot

Signed and dated

  • 1788
    datable to 1788 see notes in group folder

Medium and dimensions

Pen on laid paper (523 x 362)

Hand

Soane Office, draughtsman
Soane office: John McDonnell, pupil 1786-9 or John Sanders, pupil 1784-90.

Watermark

fleur-de-lis within crowned cartouche and below, ornate W

Literature

C. Woodward, 'William Beckford and Fonthill Splendens: early works by Soane and Goodridge', Apollo, February 1998, pp.34-35,37, figs 9-10

Level

Drawing

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

If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk