An early Colonial spade back library chair made from “Beauty Leaf Tree” (*Calophyllum Inophyllum), Queensland origin, circa 1845

Lot #425 - An early Colonial spade back library chair made from “Beauty Leaf Tree” (*Calophyllum Inophyllum), Queensland origin, circa 1845

Auction House:

Leski Auctions
Sale Name:

Australian & Historical
Sale Date:

03 Dec 2022 ~ Session 1 (Lots 1 - 670) 10am (AEDT)
04 Dec 2022 ~ Session 2 (Lots 671 - 1277) 10am (AEDT)
Lot #:

425
Lot Description:

An early Colonial spade back library chair made from “Beauty Leaf Tree” (*Calophyllum Inophyllum), Queensland origin, circa 1845
51cm across the arms
Notes:

Calophyllum Inophyllum is a large fruit bearing plant, and a culturally important source of Tamanu Oil. It is a wild native species growing in coastal areas of tropical Australia. In the 1889 book, The Useful Native Plants of Australia records “During a debate on the Pearl Fisheries Bill in the Queensland Assembly, a clause was specially inserted to protect trees of this species, a fine of £10 is inflicted on any person who cuts down or injures the tree. This clause is, of course, in the interest of the aboriginals.” *Calophyllum Inophyllum confirmed using microscopic analysis by timber identification expert Jugo Illic.
Estimate:

A$400 - 600
Realised Price:

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Category:

Furniture

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