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 500 000 - 700 000
About this Item
A Cape stinkwood and amboyna armoire, late 18th century
the arched cornice headed by acanthus leaves and flowerheads flanked by open scrolling foliage, above a pair of panelled doors enclosing three shelves and three drawers, panelled sides, above three long drawers with conforming apron, on lead-head double scroll feet, 283cm high, 167,5cm wide, 68,5cm deep
Literature
cf. Michael Baraitser and Anton Obholzer (2004) Cape Antique Furniture, Cape Town: Struik. A similar example is illustrated on page 271, number 1150a.
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