A rare and primitive Australian chair hewn from a single slab of eucalypt with stick legs, mid 19th century

Lot #321 - A rare and primitive Australian chair hewn from a single slab of eucalypt with stick legs, mid 19th century

Auction House:

Leski Auctions
Sale Name:

Australian & Historical
Sale Date:

29 May 2021 ~ 11am (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 684
30 May 2021 ~ 11am (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 685 - 1314
Lot #:

321
Lot Description:

A rare and primitive Australian chair hewn from a single slab of eucalypt with stick legs, mid 19th century
Most likely central Victorian goldfields origin. Few examples of this type of chair or stool construction survive today. This piece with its unusual lounging posture and the addition of the bushman’s antique butterfly restoration to the back make it one of the finest examples seen in our rooms.
94cm high, 43cm wide, 130cm deep
Estimate:

A$1,000 - 1,500
Realised Price:

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Category:

Furniture

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.