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Elegant Pair of Swedish Gustavian Fire-Gilt Bronze Wall Appliques, 1780s
$9,790.93per set
£7,303.40per set
€8,250per set
CA$13,627.50per set
A$14,619.87per set
CHF 7,841.80per set
MX$176,021.32per set
NOK 98,855.09per set
SEK 90,142.15per set
DKK 62,871.28per set
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Pair of Swedish Gustavian Fire-Gilt Bronze Wall Appliques, 1780s
An exceptionally elegant and rare pair of Swedish Gustavian wall appliques, executed in finely chased fire-gilt bronze and dating to the 1780s. These refined Stockholm works exemplify the highest level of late 18th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship, characterized by restrained neoclassical balance, crisp detailing, and harmonious proportions.
The appliques retain their original mounting bolts on the reverse—an important and highly desirable feature. Notably, the backs are ungilded, a strong and telling indicator of true fire gilding. At the time, gold was an extraordinarily precious material, and it was customary to gild only the visible surfaces, making this an authentic testament to period techniques and integrity.
With their sculptural presence and luminous surface, these appliques would have originally adorned an aristocratic interior and today offer a rare opportunity to acquire museum-quality Gustavian lighting elements of remarkable sophistication and historical significance.
Wear consistent with age and use.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Gustavian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1780s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Knivsta, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7571248172102
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