Empire style mahogany and brass-mounted granite-topped commode
Furniture
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LOT 59
Empire style mahogany and brass-mounted granite-topped commode
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 12 000 - 14 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 14 053
About this Item
Empire style mahogany and brass-mounted granite-topped commode
the rectangular mottled grey granite top above a frieze drawer, with two long drawers below, flanked by columnar uprights, raised on block feet applied with foliate metal mounts
height: 92cm; width: 126cm; depth: 61cm
Notes
With its columnar supports, block feet and dominant gilt-metal mounts of classical symbols, this commode reflects the bold architectural character of the Empire aesthetic inspired by Roman imperial power.
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