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Design for a chimneypiece for the hall in the east range by Joseph Wilton, c1760 (1)
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Design for a chimneypiece for the hall in the east range by Joseph Wilton, c1760 (1)
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In 1760 Francis Child commissioned Joseph Wilton to provide marble chimneypieces for the gallery and the entrance hall. Prior to Adam's arrival, the hall was located in the east range of the house. It is not known if this chimneypiece was executed prior to the demolition of the central portion of the east range in 1763-64.
This drawing in Wilton's hand shows an identical design to one in the Avery Library, Columbia University, attributed by John Harris to Sir William Chambers. There is, however, no evidence that Chambers himself was involved in any works at Osterley. See scheme notes.
This drawing in Wilton's hand shows an identical design to one in the Avery Library, Columbia University, attributed by John Harris to Sir William Chambers. There is, however, no evidence that Chambers himself was involved in any works at Osterley. See scheme notes.
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