19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 18 March 2019
Important Cape Furniture and related objects
Lot Estimate
ZAR 80 000 - 100 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 96 730
About this Item
A rare Cape keurboom tolletjie corner chair, 1700–1720
the back with ring-turned spindles headed by turned knop finials, riempie seat, on turned legs joined by a double box-stretcher, on ovoid feet
Literature
Jo-Marie and Piér Rabe (2003) Cape Furniture Styles 1652–1900, Stellenbosch: Piér Rabe Antiques. Illustrated in colour on page 10, number 3.
Terry Shapiro (2004) SA Masterpiece. 2003-2004, Johannesburg: Business Day. Illustrated in colour on the front cover and page 84.
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