Various Furnishings, Including Decorative Clocks, an Ornamental Knocker, and Two Hanging Lights

by After Robert Adam, James Adam, d.1794

$350 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

An elegant engraving depicting various furnishings designed by Robert and James Adam, including decorative clocks, an ornamental knocker and two elaborate hanging lights. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in

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