Empire style mahogany and brass-mounted granite-topped commode

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About the Session

Our annual Interiors auction is beautifully curated by Justin van Breda and offers a wonderful range of periods and styles from the Continent, United Kingdom and the East.


Sold for

ZAR 14 053
Lot 59
  • Empire style mahogany and brass-mounted granite-topped commode
  • 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
ZAR 14 053
Location
Cape Town
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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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