Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Two Swedish Ormolu-Mnt. & Hand-Etched Glass Mirrors Aft. Model by Gustav Precht

$38,000per item
£29,182.37per item
€33,442.63per item
CA$53,494.61per item
A$59,925.79per item
CHF 31,168.85per item
MX$730,970.96per item
NOK 396,821per item
SEK 374,173.92per item
DKK 249,606.65per item
Quantity

About the Item

A Two Fabulous of Swedish Ormolu-Mounted and Hand-Etched Glass Mirrors After the Model by Gustav Precht, Second Half of the 19th century. With "Verre églomisé" glass technique to create this marvelous museum quality piece. The rectangular plate within a beveled foliage-decorated surround with foliage clasps, the C-scroll arched cresting centered by an oval plate flanked by foliage finials and surmounted by a fruiting urn. Sweden, circa: 19th century Each sold separately: $38,000. Each Mirror. Can be purchased as a pair: $76,000. Pair. Burchardt Precht (d.1738), together with his sons Christian (d.1779) and Gustav (d.1773) were responsible for producing fine quality gilt-lead and gilt wood mirrors in Sweden during the 18th century. Although relatively little is known about Gustav, it has be noted that his father Burchardt, a sculptor and cabinet-maker originally from Bremen came to Stockholm in 1674 to work at Drottingham Palace. His son Christian was apprenticed to a goldsmith in 1721 before traveling extensively throughout Europe and returning to Stockholm in 1731. Later he became one of Sweden's leading Rococo silversmiths. The design of this mirror, originally executed in gilt-lead, has been attributed to both Burchardt and Gustav, one example of which has beveled blue glass borders and crest. An identical example, attributed to Gustav, is illustrated in G. Child, world mirrors 1650-1900, London, 1990, p.297, pl. 768. A similar one was sold in Koller International Auctions: Lot 1084* - A176 Furniture & Decoration - Wednesday, 23. March 2016, 10:00 AM. IMPORTANT MIRROR: Attributable to Charles II, G. PRECHT (Gustav Precht, a native of Bremen, settled in Stockholm in 1674 ) . Stockholm, ca. 1700. SOLD FOR APPROXIMATELY: $63,000. USD Another single mirror example was sold in Christie's, lot 562, sale 7545, A Town House in Mayfair, London, 20th November 2008, for approximately: $50,200 USD. Another pair of mirrors was sold in Christie's, SALE 7627, Dealing in, Excellence: A Celebration of Hotspur and Jeremy, London, 20 November 2008, lot 160. Sold for approximately: $126,620. USD. Another very similar mirror sold in Christie's, SALE 1542, The European Connoisseur, London, 4 June 2014, LOT 551. Sold for approximately: $40,510. USD. Another very similar example, with blue glass, mirrors, Serge Roche, illustrated on the cover and plate VII. Rizzoli, 1985.
  • Attributed to:
    Gustav Precht (Sculptor)Buchart Precht (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Giltwood,Mirror,Etched,Gilt,Verre Églomisé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th C.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919518212771

More From This Seller

View All
Marvelous French Giltwood Hand-Carved Beveled Mirror with Floral Vine Designs
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous French 1950's Giltwood Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved beveled mirror with Floral Vine Designs. The giltwood frame is magnificently hand-ca...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Giltwood Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of antique French Louis XVI style hand carved giltwood mirrors. Each is beautifully modeled in hand carved wood with garlands and flowe...
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

An 18th C. Italian Baroque Period Carved & Giltwood Mirror with Inlaid Hardstone
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare 18th-Century Italian Baroque Carved & Giltwood Mirror with Inlaid Hardstones. The oval-shaped frame is richly ornamented with a winged cherub mask at the crest...
Category

Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Stone, Agate, Marble

Pair of 19th Century Italian Venetian Hand-Etched Carved Giltwood Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic and large pair of 19th century Louis XV/Roccoco style Italian Giltwood Venetian hand-etched and hand engraved mirrors. These gorgeous mirrors are all hand-carved with scr...
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of George II/Neoclassical Style English 19th Century Giltwood Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of George II/neoclassical style English 19th century carved giltwood mirrors. The mirrors are structured as if each where a classical temple with linear architectural ele...
Category

Antique 19th Century English George II Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

A Monumental 19th Century Antique French Giltwood Floral Love Birds Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental 19th Century Antique French Giltwood Floral Love Birds Mirror. Of large rectangular form, the mirror is very large. The entire frame and top are all made from hand-car...
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

You May Also Like

Swedish Neoclassical Ormolu and Etched Glass Mirror Designed by Burchard Precht
By Burchard Precht
Located in Stamford, CT
A Fine Swedish ormolu etched and engraved glass mirror after the model by Burchard Precht.The rectangular plate within a beveled foliate-decorate...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Swedish 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Etched Giltwood And Ormolu Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Swedish early 19th century Neo-Classical st. etched mirror plate, Giltwood and Ormolu mirror. The original double frame vertical beveled mirror plate i...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Italian, Piemonte, Rococo Period Carved Giltwood 2-Piece Mirror, 1stq 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of ornate design this mirror is in a fantastic state of preservation and features an inner rectangular frame with a series of moldings and the outer mirrored surface punctuated by gi...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Swedish early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Swedish early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu mirror. The design style of this mirror has been attributed to both Burchard and Gustav, one exampl...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Italian, Piemontese, Carved Giltwood Mirror, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular inner frame surmounted by foliate scrolls and carved giltwood flowers with mirrored surfaces throughout the layers of the frame
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Rococo Mirror with Lenses, Faceted Mercury Glass & Gilded Frame
Located in Ljungby, SE
An exquisite high-class Rococo mirror made in Stockholm in the 1760s. The frame is intricately carved and adorned with 30 faceted lenses, set in a gilded frame. The gilding is made w...
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf