Lot 74
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A GEORGE III SATINWOOD HAREWOOD AND KINGWOOD COMMODE
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A GEORGE III SATINWOOD HAREWOOD AND KINGWOOD COMMODE

LATE 18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE III SATINWOOD HAREWOOD AND KINGWOOD COMMODE
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Crossbanded overall, the demi-lune top and conforming frieze above a central circular panelled door enclosing a later shelf, flanked by pilasters and oval panels, on square tapering legs with spade feet, restorations
37 in. (94 cm.) high; 49 in. (125 cm.) wide; 21. 1/2 in. (55 cm.) deep
Provenance
With M. Trevor Venis, Trevor Antiques of Brighton, 1967.
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Lot Essay

This form of compass-fronted and medallion-enriched commode was popularised by Robert and James Adam's, The Works in Architecture, London, 1774, (vol. 11, pl. VIII, no. 1). This commode with satinwood medallions and pilasters, relates to a commode pattern in The Cabinet-Maker's London Book of Prices, 1788 (pl. 10. fig. 2).

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