NOT SOLD. A Royal Rococo style giltwood seat furniture suite. Late 19th century. Sofa L. 186 cm. (9)

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A Royal Rococo style giltwood seat furniture suite from Bernstoff castle, consisting of four chairs, four armchairs and a large sofa, carved with flowers, foliage and c-scrolls, upholstered with green velvet. The sofa marked 'B 183', all parts marked with white stencilled inventory numbers and recent marked with three waves and “UDGÅET” (withdrawn). Late 19th century. Sofa L. 186 cm. (9)

Bernstoff Castle is located north of Copenhagen and was built in the years 1759–1765 for Foreign Minister J.H.E. Bernstorff. The castle remained in the possession of the Bernstorff family until the beginning of the 19th century. It was later purchased by the Danish king Christian VIII (1786–1848).

In 1854, the castle was made available to the then Crown Prince the later Christian IX (1818–1906). During his long reign (1863–1906), the castle had its last great period of glory.

The royal family used the place as a summer residence and gathered here for half a century many of Europe's royal and princely houses. Edward VII of England, the Russian Tsar, Emperor Wilhelm I and II of Germany, and George I of Greece visited Bernstorff Castle.

Condition

Marks and scratches. Wear due to age. The sofa seat with crack in the fabric.

Auction

Furniture, decorative art, carpets & weapons, 2 March 2022