Cape Regency stinkwood and caned rusbank, 19th century
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ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
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ZAR 26 428
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Cape Regency stinkwood and caned rusbank, 19th century
the shaped top rail above vertical spindles and mid-rail, downcurved scroll arm supports, caned seat, raised on tapering baluster-turned legs joined by side stretchers
height: 91cm; width: 181.5cm; depth: 46cm
Notes
Whilst most early Cape pieces were influenced by European furniture, the rusbank is a typically South African innovation and was used as seating for the stoep and hall. Most rusbanke in the Cape Regency period have turned legs and spindles between the back rails.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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