Design, Objects from The Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation and English, Continental and South African Interiors

Live Virtual Auction, 27 June 2022

English, Continental & South African Interiors: Silver, Furniture, Glass & Ceramics

Sold for

ZAR 11 139
Lot 112
  • A Portuguese rosewood and leather armchair, late 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 139

About this Item

A Portuguese rosewood and leather armchair, late 19th century
the rectangular closenailed back set with a punched leather panel, flanked by twist-turn columns and headed by a stepped cushion work top rail, padded armrests, on twist-turn supports, conforming seat, the seat rails with brass bosses, raised on twist-turned legs joined by an H-stretcher, on toupie feet, some loss


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