Cape stinkwood and leather-upholstered tub chair, late 18th century
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Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 15 617
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About this Item
Cape stinkwood and leather-upholstered tub chair, late 18th century
the shaped curved frame fitted with a caned back panel, down-swept open arms with scrolled terminals, serpentine-shaped stuff-over leather seat, raised on square-section tapering legs terminating in block feet
height: 74cm; width: 60cm; depth:42cm
Notes
This was the personal chair of well known artist Gwelo Goodman.
During the late Rococo period, the influence of the new Neo-classical style began to be felt and in this transitional period, we see a mix of styles evident in this chair. The caned serpentine top is of Rococo form, while the undercarriage with its slender tapering legs is charcteristic of the Neo-classical style.
Provenance
Acquired from the estate of Robert Gwelo Goodman.
Private Collection.
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