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Old and New London
… are also corbel heads at the angles beneath the basin. The carving is of the Perpendicular period, and is in a fair … out by Le Notre. In the hall there is, or was, a curious carving in wood, by Grinling Gibbons, representing the … specimen of his work to recommend him to Charles II. This carving was purchased for the Duke of Chandos, for his seat …
Survey of London
… for the most part preserved. The early Jacobean stone carving on the mantelpieces was still crisp and new, and the … together with details of the plaster work, panelling, and carving. J. Dunstan, History of Bromley, 1862, page 84, whose … in South Kensington Museum (photo). * (1112.) Details of carving on fireplace (2 photos). * (13.) Details of upper …
Survey of London
… Edward Wyatt, 'a very eminent artist', was paid 685 'for carving, gilding and ornamenting the inside of the Pantheon'. … Pantheon. He was 'a very eminent artist', and carried out 'carving, gilding and ornamenting' there in 17901. 44 Other … 646 'for gilt chandeliers'; Gabriel Valois, 555 'for carving and gilding chairs, sofas, tripods, candelabras, …