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 60 000 - 80 000USD 3 227 - 4 303
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
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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