A Swedish Baroque mirror by Burchardt Precht, active in Stockholm 1674-1738

A Swedish Baroque mirror by Burchardt Precht, active in Stockholm 1674-1738

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Name
A Swedish Baroque mirror by Burchardt Precht, active in Stockholm 1674-1738
Measurements
Height: 156 cm, Width: 86 cm
Reference
LIMA100892
Colors
Black, White, Brown, Gold
Categories
Decorative Arts Mirrors Wall Mirrors
Styles
Baroque
Periods
18th Century Antique 18th century
Origins
Sweden
Subject
Interior
Description

Burchardt Precht is synonymous with the production of mirrors of the highest quality.

Precht, who came from Bremen, trained as a sculptor in his brother Christian's workshop in Hamburg.

In 1674, he arrived in Stockholm, where he started working as a sculptor and worked on the interior design of Drottningholm palace.

Precht's craftsmanship was obvious, and in 1682 he was appointed court sculptor for his achievements.

In 1687-88, he made a study trip to Paris and Rome with Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, and together they subsequently introduced the so-called ‘golden baroque’ to Sweden.

Precht's later work shows a strong influence from the French architect Daniel Marot, whose models, ornaments and patterns recur frequently and whose pattern books he undoubtedly studied.

 

 

 

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