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A Swedish Baroque giltwood mirror, attributed to Burchard or Gustav Precht circa 1720
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- glass, fruitwood
- height 49 1/4 in.; width 21 1/4 in.
- 125.5 cm; 54 cm
Condition
With restored small brakes to giltwood. Regilt. Scattered cracks to outlining mirror plates of frame with one area slightly loose; recommend securing. Lower larger mirror plate possibly replaced. In good, restored condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Graham Child, World Mirrors, 1650-1900, London, 1990, p. 297, fig. 678.
S. Wallin, Nordiska Musset Möbler fran Svensko Herremanshem, Vol I, 1500 och 1600- talen- Vasatiden och den Karolinskahden, Nordiska Museet Förlag, Stockholm, 1931, p.180, fig. 335, p. 190, fig 337 (Inv 57,031).
Burchard Precht, the sculptor and cabinet-maker, was originally from Bremen and subsequently went to Sweden in 1674 to work at Drottningholm Palace. One of his sons, Gustav (b.1698), also produced mirror frames and it is often difficult to distinguish between father and son. This mirror is from what is termed Spanish 'Régence' period and is based upon Queen Anne prototypes with the use of shaped border-glasses to outline the main plates. The gilt-lead mounts are a particular feature of Swedish mirrors by this maker.
A mirror attributed to Gustav Precht, of identical outline with blue glass borders and a very similar cresting, though lacking the distinctive flower-filled baskets such a feature of the work of Gustav Precht, was sold as lot 204, Christie's, Paris, June 21, 2006.
Graham Child, World Mirrors, 1650-1900, London, 1990, p. 297, fig. 678.
S. Wallin, Nordiska Musset Möbler fran Svensko Herremanshem, Vol I, 1500 och 1600- talen- Vasatiden och den Karolinskahden, Nordiska Museet Förlag, Stockholm, 1931, p.180, fig. 335, p. 190, fig 337 (Inv 57,031).
Burchard Precht, the sculptor and cabinet-maker, was originally from Bremen and subsequently went to Sweden in 1674 to work at Drottningholm Palace. One of his sons, Gustav (b.1698), also produced mirror frames and it is often difficult to distinguish between father and son. This mirror is from what is termed Spanish 'Régence' period and is based upon Queen Anne prototypes with the use of shaped border-glasses to outline the main plates. The gilt-lead mounts are a particular feature of Swedish mirrors by this maker.
A mirror attributed to Gustav Precht, of identical outline with blue glass borders and a very similar cresting, though lacking the distinctive flower-filled baskets such a feature of the work of Gustav Precht, was sold as lot 204, Christie's, Paris, June 21, 2006.