Window cornice
Robert Adam (Kirkcaldy 1728 - London 1792)
Category
Furniture
Date
1779
Materials
Gilt, Satinwood
Measurements
480 x 1920 x 120 mm
Order this imageCollection
Osterley Park and House, London
NT 771803.3
Summary
One of three window cornices. Satinwood and gilt. The foliated frieze of the cornice is surmounted by cupped acorns, while a garlanded tablet supports cupids holding laurel wreathed vases. The central cresting, and end shell and a number of acorns have been broken off one of the cornices. Flanking cherubs broken off.
Provenance
Osterley Park Heirloom
Makers and roles
Robert Adam (Kirkcaldy 1728 - London 1792), designer