A Satinwood Commode in the Manner of the Adams Brothers

19th century

Sold by Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A Satinwood Commode

Decorated in the Manner of the Adams Brothers

Of demi lune form, the Satinwood ground having crossbanding, and polychrome hand painted decoration; rising from tapered spade feet; the three central drawers, decorated with a cartouche of circular form depicting an antique capriccio, with foliates in the quadrants, being flanked by cupboards painted with antique urns, foliates, swags and ribbands; the platform having a radially laid ‘bat’s wing’ patera, with running foliate bands in the outer reserve.

English, Circa 1880

The Adam Brothers

James & Robert Adam were the first English designers to advocate an integrated style for architecture and interiors; with walls, ceilings, fireplaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings and carpets as a single uniform scheme. Their espousement of the Palladian style defined the Neo-Classism of the last quarter of the 18th Century. Sir John Soane’s Museum in Lincoln’s Inn, London, houses some four thousand of their watercolour designs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

114cm (44.88")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1074115

Dealers Internal Reference

6096

Dealers Notes

This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A Satinwood Commode

Decorated in the Manner of the Adams Brothers

Of demi lune form, the Satinwood ground having crossbanding, and polychrome hand painted decoration; rising from tapered spade feet; the three central drawers, decorated with a cartouche of circular form depicting an antique capriccio, with foliates in the quadrants, being flanked by cupboards painted with antique urns, foliates, swags and ribbands; the platform having a radially laid ‘bat’s wing’ patera, with running foliate bands in the outer reserve.

fig 1. A SATINWOOD COMMODE IN THE MANNER OF THE ADAMS BROTHERS — fig 1. A Satinwood Commode in the Manner of the Adams Brothers

English, Circa 1880

The Adam Brothers

James & Robert Adam were the first English designers to advocate an integrated style for architecture and interiors; with walls, ceilings, fireplaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings and carpets as a single uniform scheme.