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A late 18th century Statuary Marble Chimneypiece after Robert Adam
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An extremely fine late 18th century Statuary marble chimneypiece of strong architectural character and landscape proportion, after a design by the architect Robert Adam (1728 – 1792).
The pilaster jambs are capped by Greek Ionic capitals, possibly quoting the recently discovered Temple of Ilissus in Athens, supporting a refined shelf with a charming cushion bed mould. The jambs carved with delicate Anthemion palmettes in low relief set in a recessed fielded panel. The solid construction of the Statuary marble implies this piece is of Italian manufacture for the English market. A very similar chimneypiece was designed by Robert Adam for his own house at n.4 Adelphi Terrace, as shown in the image here below.
- Similar to:Robert Adam (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 53.63 in (136.2 cm)Width: 83.94 in (213.2 cm)Depth: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
- Style:Adam Style (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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