19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art and Decorative Arts
Online-Only Auction, 8 - 15 July 2019
Decorative Arts
Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 588
About this Item
A pair of Cape Regency stinkwood armchairs, first quarter 19th century
each with curved reeded top rail above a pierced mid rail centred by a rondel, reeded downcurved arms on baluster supports, caned seat, on ring-turned tapering legs, restorations
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Literature
cf. Fransen, Hans. (1970) The Cape Chair, Stellenbosch Museum. A similar chair is illustrated on page 75, number 78
cf. Baraitser, Michael and Obholzer, Anton. (1987) Town Furniture of the Cape, Cape Town: Struik. A similar chair is illustrated on page 192, number 810
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