Batavian jackwood, ebony and brass-mounted chest-on-stand, 18th century
Evening Sale
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 40 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 234 500
Location
Cape Town
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
Batavian jackwood, ebony and brass-mounted chest-on-stand, 18th century
in two parts, the moulded rectangular hinged top and front with brass studs and pierced foliate plaques, above three short drawers, the base with two drawers, the sides with carrying handles, raised on short cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet
height: 100cm; width: 155cm; depth: 69cm
Notes
Batavian furniture was produced in the Dutch East Indies for the colonial market from the late seventeenth century.
The extensive use of pierced brass mounts and studs served both decorative and protective purposes, reinforcing vulnerable edges while providing a visual richness associated with status and authority. Chests were robust, designed for the harsh colonial environment from local hardwoods such as ebony.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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