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A George III serpentine commode in the manner of Chippendale image 1
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Lot 56

A George III serpentine commode
in the manner of Chippendale

11 March 2015, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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A George III serpentine commode

in the manner of Chippendale
The moulded top above four long graduated drawers with S-shaped key-holes, on restored shaped bracket feet, 93cm wide, 61cm deep, 87cm high (36 1/2in wide, 24in deep, 34in high).

Footnotes

Provenance:
Bonhams, London 16 June 2010, lot 69.

See C.Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, plate 267 and p.253 where it is noted that the firm of Chippendale were known to use 'S' shaped key-hole openings. Examples recorded include the library table at Nostell Priory, two wardrobes from Garrick's villa, bookcases at Brocket Hall and two commodes at Goldsborough Hall, (ibid. plate 226).

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