A South-eastern Cape 'De Rust' pine and inlaid chest, circa 1880

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ZAR 31 192
Lot 215
  • A South-eastern Cape 'De Rust' pine and inlaid chest, circa 1880


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ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
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ZAR 31 192
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A South-eastern Cape 'De Rust' pine and inlaid chest, circa 1880
the rectangular hinged top, front and sides inlaid with a star motif enclosed by a chequerboard border, the interior with traces of wallpaper, on tapered block feet, 56cm high, 92,5cm wide, 54,5cm deep

Notes

cf. Deon Viljoen and Piér Rabe, Cape Furniture and Metalware, Cape Town, 2001, pages 72-73 where another example is illustrated.

cf. Michael Baraister & Anton Obholzer, Cape Country Furniture, Struik, Cape Town, 1986, page 232, illustrations 804-808

cf. Michael Baraister & Anton Obholzer, Cape Antique Furniture, Struik, Cape Town, 2003, page 382



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