Important South African Art & Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 21 October 2013

Bolt, Chinese and Glass

Sold for

ZAR 31 831
Lot 70
  • A Cape yellowwood and stinkwood inlaid speelgoed kist, 19th century
  • A Cape yellowwood and stinkwood inlaid speelgoed kist, 19th century
  • A Cape yellowwood and stinkwood inlaid speelgoed kist, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 31 831

About this Item

A Cape yellowwood and stinkwood inlaid speelgoed kist, 19th century

the rectangular hinged top inlaid with a foliate motif, the corners inlaid with three leaf-form motifs, the front inlaid with three upright stems with leaves, the tapering sides inlaid with six-point flowerheads, 31cm high, 61cm wide, 33cm deep

Notes

cf. Baraitser, Michael and Obholzer, Anton. (2004) Cape Antique Furniture, Cape Town: Struik. A kist with similar inlay is illustrated on page 383, number 1620.



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