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A rare Swedish baroque mirror with Karl XII, by Burchardt Precht,(active in Stockholm 1674-1738), early 18th century.
Hammer price
165 000SEK
Estimate
100 000 - 150 000 SEK

The decor of gilded lead on a frame of gilded wood, with a crest depicting Charles XII (King of Sweden 1697-1718) surrounded by banners and cannons. Flanking female figures with sword and palm branch symbolizing Courage and Victory. Height 163, width 73 cm.

Upper mirror glass old but not original. Partly decor damages, worn gilding.

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Compare mirror by Burchardt Precht crowned with a bust of Karl XII in Nordic museum collections, identification numbers NM.0087239, DigitaltMuseum ID: 011023517256, see link: https://digitaltmuseum.se/011023517256/spegel?aq=text%3A%22spegel%22&i=12

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