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Gustaviansk

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

A Swedish Gustavian sofa, late 18th century.

Length 195, depth 70, seat height ca 49, height 93 cm.

Restored with additions. Possibly reduced length. Slight repairs and reinforcements, slight worming. Stains.

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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
3 800
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379
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Estimate
5 000 SEK
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Bid history (6 bids)
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Jun 14, 2019 4:26 PM
3 800 SEK
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Jun 14, 2019 4:26 PM
3 600 SEK
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Jun 14, 2019 4:25 PM
3 400 SEK
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Jun 14, 2019 4:25 PM
3 200 SEK
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Jun 14, 2019 3:32 PM
3 000 SEK
1
Jun 9, 2019 7:15 PM
1 000 SEK
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