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Henry Hill.
English, circa 1768.
A Fine and Important Hepplewhite period serpentine mahogany commode / chest with a slight French influence of particular quality and choice of dramatic timbers suggesting a master maker.
Unusually having two deep more useful drawers giving an elegant drawing room appearance with original gilt bronze handles and rarely seen carrying handles to the sides.
Provenance:
Note - Important detail of Norman Adams Label to Inside of Drawer Front.
Exhibitions:
Norman Adams Retail Emporium Hans Crescent opposite Harrods London.
International Art Treasures Exhibiition at the V and A Museum 1962 for similar piece.
Literature:
See Page 388 in Norman Adams 18th Century English Furniture for a piece undoubtably the same maker belonging to the Duke of Norfolk.
Medium: Wood.
Dimensions
Height 87 cm (34.25 in), Width 106 cm (41.73 in), Depth 58 cm (22.83 in)Condition report
Wonderful country house state with great veneers and colourStock number
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