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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD, MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY DEMILUNE COMMODES
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD, MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY DEMILUNE COMMODES

IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1790

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD, MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY DEMILUNE COMMODES
In the manner of Gillows, circa 1790
Each crossbanded and radially veneered demilune top inlaid with central fan over a central frieze drawer flanked to each side by a hinged drawer front, each crossbanded and with fan-inlaid spandrels, over a pair of doors enclosing a shelved interior, flanked to each side by a further hinged door, each quarter-veneered and with central oval reserve, above a serpentine apron on outsplayed legs, the pulls probably later and stamped ENGLAND
33¾in. (85.5cm.) high, 44in. (112cm.) wide, 22in. (56cm.) deep (2)

拍品專文

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). These commodes also relate to a pattern published in The Cabinet-Maker's London Book of Prices, 1788, pl.10, fig.2.