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Burchard Precht (b. Bremen 1651, d. Stockholm 1738)

A Swedish Baroque portal-shaped mirror with etched glass decor in the frame and adorned with gilded lead mounting on gilded wood. Stockholm, early 18th century. H. 108 cm. W. 59 cm.

The Precht family is synonymous with the production of mirrors of the highest quality in 18th century Sweden, numerous examples having been attributed to Burchard or to his sons Gustav (d. 1763) and Christian (d. 1779). Originally from Bremen, educated in Hamburg, Burchard arrived in Stockholm in 1674 to work at Drottningholm Palace before being appointed carver to the court in 1682, further to the recommendation of the royal architect, Nicodemus Tessin the Younger. Precht became extremely influential in the development of the Swedish Baroque style.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Furniture, bronzes, carpets, silver, glass & porcelain, Avening Court part II, 16 September 2020

Category
Estimate

60,000–75,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

58,000 DKK