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 34 140
Lot 343
  • A Cape stinkwood voorkis, late 18th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 34 140

About this Item

A Cape stinkwood voorkis, late 18th century
the front of the hinged rectangular top applied with a moulded baton and steel studs, the tapering corners applied with steel bracing, the sides with carrying-handles, steel hasp, 46,5cm high, 81cm wide, 44cm deep

Provenance

Important Cape Furniture from the collection of Mr Herbert Prins, Stephan Welz & Co. In Association with Sotheby's, Cape Town 21 & 22 October 1997, lot 84.

Literature

cf. Michael Baraitser and Anton Obholzer (1986) Cape Country Furniture, Cape Town: Struik. A similar example is illustrated on page 226, number 789.


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