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Gustaviansk

(Sweden, 1775-1810)
Gustaviansk
(Sweden, 1775-1810)

A Gustavian late 18th century mirror sconce.

77 x 49 cm.

Restored with additions, later bronzing, decor-element at top, candlesticks and glass. Minor damages, wear and repairs.

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The Gustavian era fell between 1775 and 1810. The furniture then takes on, in contrast to Rococo, a more restrained contour. The legs become straighter and tapered, the colours become softer in mostly grey-green and grey-blue tones. Typical to the Gustavian time is intarsia, inlays with medallions and classical borders. The chairs backrests are often straight spindles or a curved bundle of spindles, with the finer chairs have a padded back with a rosebud decoration at the top. A significant detail is the flower, "fleuron", which is often found in corner ornaments, leaf scroll decoration, and festoons of leaves, flowers, or fruits. Between the years of 1785-1810 is commonly known as the late-gustavian era and is known for its rigid clacissism. Rich intarsia decoration was replaced by smooth, dark mahogany with elegant brass fittings and moldings.

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Hammer price
8 500
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760
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771
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Estimate
10 000 SEK
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Bid history (7 bids)
5
Jun 8, 2019 5:00 PM
8 500 SEK
4
A
Jun 8, 2019 5:00 PM
8 300 SEK
5
Jun 8, 2019 5:00 PM
8 201 SEK
4
Jun 8, 2019 8:41 AM
8 000 SEK
3
Jun 4, 2019 5:21 PM
5 200 SEK
2
Jun 2, 2019 9:00 AM
5 000 SEK
1
Jun 1, 2019 9:51 PM
2 000 SEK
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