Important South African & International Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 12 October 2015

Jewellery, Continental and Oriental Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 2 500 960
Lot 119
  • A Régence ormolu-mounted rosewood commode, 18th century
  • A Régence ormolu-mounted rosewood commode, 18th century
  • A Régence ormolu-mounted rosewood commode, 18th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 180 000 - 200 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 500 960

About this Item

A Régence ormolu-mounted rosewood commode, 18th century

the moulded serpentine top above two short and two long panelled drawers, the latter panellled to simulate two short drawers, the short drawers divided by a female mask and strap work, the corners with foliate mounts, the fielded sides with imposing zoomorphic mask handles, with shaped apron on bracket feet with foliate mounts, restorations, 85cm high, 143cm wide, 67cm deep

Notes

Two depository labels: Walter Carter, Harrods Ltd, 27 Manchester (B Williams); WJ Mansell Ltd, BA Lidni Lute.

Retail label: David Heller, Cape Town.

Provenance

Formerly the property of Punch and Cynthia Barlow, Vergelegen, Somerset West


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