Antique prints and engravings
Lot 6427:
Gothick Bookcase by Thomas Chippendale 1762
This copperplate engraving is from the third edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director: being a large collection of the most elegant and useful designs of household furniture, in the most fashionable taste by Thomas Chippendale, published by Thomas Becket (London) 1762.The third edition of Chippendale’s work is considered the most important 18th century collection of English furniture designs. In addition to chairs, tables, beds, bookcases and cabinets, Chippendale added clock cases, pier glasses (mirrors), girandoles (candle holders), picture frames, stove grates, borders for paper hangings and designs for brass handles and escutcheons to adorn furniture. Ranging from French and Venetian Rococo, to Gothic and Chinese, these designs were used to create coordinated interiors in a range of styles.The plates were engraved by Darly, Foster, Taylor, Clowes, Miller and others after designs by Chippendale. Size: approximately 19in x 12.25in (48cm x 31cm)
Condition: Excellent condition – please review the images carefully
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