Cape Rococo stinkwood and silver-mounted armoire, 18th century
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LOT 186
Cape Rococo stinkwood and silver-mounted armoire, 18th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 100 000 - 150 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 199 325
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About this Item
Cape Rococo stinkwood and silver-mounted armoire, 18th century
the moulded and carved cornice above a pair of shaped panelled doors enclosing a single shelf and three drawers, with panelled sides and chamfered corners, above two short drawers and two long drawers, the lower bombé in form, with carved wavy apron, raised on paw and carved bracket feet, fitted with replaced Cape silver handles and escutcheon plates, restorations
height: 254cm; width: 210cm; depth: 60cm
Provenance
Private Collection.
Notes
The Rococo style (1750-1800) was not bound by the rules of architectural order and restrictions; it was rather a style of flamboyance and extravagant form marked by asymmetry. In this armoire, you can see the typical Rococo characteristics in the asymmetrical C- and S-shaped foliate carvings on the cornice and apron as well as the bombé form of the bottom drawer.
This flamboyant style was particularly popular with sophisticated patrician furniture makers and patrons in the 18th century.
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