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Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782

$9,500
£7,095.01
€8,232.70
CA$13,157.57
A$14,749.53
CHF 7,691.54
MX$180,793.20
NOK 97,464.78
SEK 92,662.83
DKK 61,426.62
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About the Item

An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The interior painting depicts a marriage scene and the exterior is inscribed and dated Ano 1782 / KLD, origin: Sweden, dated 1782 All original paint and hardware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.17 in (56.3 cm)Width: 49.22 in (125 cm)Depth: 25.79 in (65.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1782
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DD12681stDibs: LU3653310888013

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