Cape Neo-classical stinkwood and beefwood inlaid and silver-mounted cupboard, late 18th century
Evening Sale
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 60 000 - 80 000
Selling Price
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 78 082
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
Cape Neo-classical stinkwood and beefwood inlaid and silver-mounted cupboard, late 18th century
the rectangular moulded top above a pair of panelled doors and sides enclosing three shelves and five satinwood short drawers with brass handles, raised on square-section tapering legs, with silver escutcheons, ebony and satinwood inlay throughout
height: 225cm; width: 140cm; depth: 60cm
Notes
This cupboard, Neo-classical in style, is a colonial interpretation of English Sheraton design vocabulary and is highly unusual.
The intricate decorative inlay work, blending of woods, silver escutcheons and good proportions give it a very sophisticated patrician look and must have been made by a highly skilled craftsman.
The door panels are book-matched to create a symmetrical and mirrored figuring. This creates a dramatic flame pattern rising from the lower outer corners towards the centre, another indication of a very skilled craftsman.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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