Important South African Paintings, Furniture, Silver and Ceramics

Live Auction, 11 October 2010

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 77 980
Lot 80
  • A satinwood commode, possibly Dutch, 18th century
  • A satinwood commode, possibly Dutch, 18th century
  • A satinwood commode, possibly Dutch, 18th century
  • A satinwood commode, possibly Dutch, 18th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 70 000 - 90 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 77 980
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About this Item

A satinwood commode, possibly Dutch, 18th century the moulded top with outset corners above four graduated long drawers, panelled sides, the front with canted sides carved with shells and foliage, on cabriole legs and scroll feet headed by double flowerheads, fitted with Cape silver escutcheon plates and handles, maker's mark unknown, 96cm high, 106,5cm wide, 61cm deep

Literature

Stephan Welz, Cape Silver and Silversmiths, Balkema, Cape Town, 1976, p158, illustration 176



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