Cape Neo-classical yellowwood and stinkwood side table, 19th century
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LOT 180
Cape Neo-classical yellowwood and stinkwood side table, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 18 019
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About this Item
Cape Neo-classical yellowwood and stinkwood side table, 19th century
the rectangular two-plank top above a plain frieze incorporating a drawer, on square-section notched tapering legs
height: 72cm; width: 73cm; depth: 58cm
Provenance
Die Oude Bakery, Tulbagh.
Private Collection.
Notes
The revival of the Classical style was the consequence of the excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii. The heavy, turned 18th century style was replaced by simple and elegant forms which can be seen in the tapered leg and clean straight lines of this table.
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