A pair of French historicist gilt bronze mirror sconces, cast with male masks plus stylized flowers and foliage, each with three curved light arms and facet-cut mirrors. Reverse sides stamped with crowned mirrored monogram for Crown Prince Frederik (VIII) of Denmark and inventory number C 259 for Charlottenlund Palace. C. 1870. H. 49 cm. W. 29 cm. D. 18 cm. (2)
Crown Prince Frederik (VIII) of Denmark married Princess Lovisa of Sweden in 1869. In this connection, they received Charlottenlund Palace as their summer residence. The mirror sconces are believed to originate from this renovation.
Provenance: Heritary Prince Knud of Denmark (1900–1976), Sorgenfri Palace. Subsequently in Danish family ownership to this day.
Minor patina related to age and use, including minimal scratches and marks; one mirror with small chip to lower left corner; one mirror with minor crack to lower left corner; one light arm slightly loose; one drip-pan missing.
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
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