19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 18 March 2019

Important Cape Furniture and related objects

Sold for

ZAR 68 280
Lot 332
  • A Cape stinkwood and teak tolletjie chair, circa 1730
  • A Cape stinkwood and teak tolletjie chair, circa 1730


Lot Estimate
ZAR 60 000 - 80 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 68 280

About this Item

A Cape stinkwood and teak tolletjie chair, circa 1730
with turned and ring-turned back supports flanked by conforming side supports, riempie seat, on ring-turned baluster legs joined by turned stretchers, with later brass plaque

Literature

cf. Michael Baraitser and Anton Obholzer (2004) Cape Antique Furniture, Cape Town: Struik. A similar example is illustrated on page 26, number 49.


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