Antique Portrait of Charles X Gustav of Sweden, c.1670

About the Item

Antique portrait titled 'Carolus Gustavus Suetiae'. Old portrait of Charles X Gustav of Sweden. Charles X Gustav also Carl Gustav, (1622 – 1660) was King of Sweden from 1654 until his death. His numbering as Charles X derives from a 16th century invention. The Swedish king Charles IX (1604–1611) chose his numeral after studying a fictitious history of Sweden. This king was the fourth actual King Charles, but has never been called Charles IV. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Small repair lower left corner, please study image carefully. Date: c.1670 Overall size: 15 x 20 cm. Image size: 13.5 x 18 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1670

Condition:

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Small repair lower left corner, please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL