19th-century Swedish School Oil Painting, Interior of Gripsholm Castle

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

A fine 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a sumptuous interior at Gripsholm Castle in Sweden. This majestic building was constructed in 1537 and is owned by the Swedish Royal Family. It has a fascinating history and it’s full of beautiful artefacts that span the generations.

Since 1822, it’s also been home Sweden’s National Portrait Gallery, which is one of the oldest portrait collections in the world. If you peer through the door on the right-hand side, you can catch a glimpse of two of the pieces on display.

In this particular room, a huge 18th-century wall-hanging spans much of the view. Practically every surface is covered in ornate details and intricate craftsmanship.

The painting is housed within a handsome gilded frame with coved sides and foliate decoration.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 30” x 24½” / 71cm x 62cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Provenance: Sweden

Condition: Some scuffing around the edges due to framing but otherwise good. Canvas relined. Frame with age-related wear and some losses to the gilding.

Physical Dimensions

Height

62cm (24.41")

Width

71cm (27.95")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA710023

Description

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Since 1822, it’s also been home Sweden’s National Portrait Gallery, which is one of the oldest portrait collections in the world.

Brave Fine Art

If you peer through the door on the right-hand side, you can catch a glimpse of two of the pieces on display.

fig 1. 19th-Century Swedish School Oil Painting, Interior of Gripsholm Castle — fig 1. 19th-century Swedish School Oil Painting, Interior of Gripsholm Castle

In this particular room, a huge 18th-century wall-hanging spans much of the view. Practically every surface is covered in ornate details and intricate craftsmanship.

The painting is housed within a handsome gilded frame with coved sides and foliate decoration.

fig 2. 19th-Century Swedish School Oil Painting, Interior of Gripsholm Castle — fig 2. 19th-century Swedish School Oil Painting, Interior of Gripsholm Castle

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 30” x 24½” / 71cm x 62cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Provenance: Sweden

Condition: Some scuffing around the edges due to framing but otherwise good. Canvas relined. Frame with age-related wear and some losses to the gilding.