159. GARDEN SCULPTURE from BLANCH'S CAFE, third quarter of 19th century, Ceres standing with torch, green patinated zinc.

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GARDEN SCULPTURE from BLANCH'S CAFE, third quarter of 19th century, Ceres standing with torch, green patinated zinc.
159. 4181272. GARDEN SCULPTURE from BLANCH'S CAFE, third quarter of 19th century, Ceres standing with torch, green patinated zinc.

Description

Torch with frosted glass cup in the form of flame, later postament in sheet metal included, height of sculpture 188, 38 x 38, postament 50,5, 44 x 43,5 cm

LOCATION: Blanch's Café, Kungsträdgården, Stockholm
purchased at Stockholms Auktionsverk by the grandfather of the previous owner in the 1950s and placed at the family's villa in Djursholm until 1997
subsequently his grandchildren until 2019
by purchase current owner

The entertainment establishment Blanch's café was housed in the Ateljé building, at Kungsträdgården, which was built in 1866 according to drawings by the architect Albert Törnqvist. The opera cellar's former manager, the German-born Theodor Blanch (1835—1911), opened in the ground floor Blanch's café on 1 July 1868. The business is described as follows in contemporary advertising: “This quiet and elegantly decorated café, centrally located at the capital's prime promenade, and close to the Royal Palace. Theaters, recommend themselves in remembrance of the respective travelers. Good orchestra music daily.“

Later, in 1879 the Blanch Theatre was added to the rear of the Studio building, as well as an art salon and art shop in 1883. Blanch's café was destroyed by fire in May 1934, when the lavish interior was destroyed, however, the outdoor seating survived without major damage. In connection with the Norrmalmsregulingen, the remaining parts of the building at Kungsträdgården were demolished and made way for the Swedish House.

Adjacent to the Ateljé building was the outdoor terrace nestled in greenery with streetlights from J & C G Bolinder's workshop, classicising statues and balustrades, as reproduced on extant lithographs and drawings. A contemporary quote gives a snapshot of the establishment: “In the summertime, the bustle of the café's fountains, greenery, candelabras and statues provided a colorful and shiny sight.“

During the 1860s, zinc became a popular material in sculpture, garden and façade decoration, as the material was lightweight and maintenance-free.

Condition

Restored, glass cup not original.

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159. 4181272. GARDEN SCULPTURE from BLANCH'S CAFE, third quarter of 19th century, Ceres standing with torch, green patinated zinc.

Description

Torch with frosted glass cup in the form of flame, later postament in sheet metal included, height of sculpture 188, 38 x 38, postament 50,5, 44 x 43,5 cm

LOCATION: Blanch's Café, Kungsträdgården, Stockholm
purchased at Stockholms Auktionsverk by the grandfather of the previous owner in the 1950s and placed at the family's villa in Djursholm until 1997
subsequently his grandchildren until 2019
by purchase current owner

The entertainment establishment Blanch's café was housed in the Ateljé building, at Kungsträdgården, which was built in 1866 according to drawings by the architect Albert Törnqvist. The opera cellar's former manager, the German-born Theodor Blanch (1835—1911), opened in the ground floor Blanch's café on 1 July 1868. The business is described as follows in contemporary advertising: “This quiet and elegantly decorated café, centrally located at the capital's prime promenade, and close to the Royal Palace. Theaters, recommend themselves in remembrance of the respective travelers. Good orchestra music daily.“

Later, in 1879 the Blanch Theatre was added to the rear of the Studio building, as well as an art salon and art shop in 1883. Blanch's café was destroyed by fire in May 1934, when the lavish interior was destroyed, however, the outdoor seating survived without major damage. In connection with the Norrmalmsregulingen, the remaining parts of the building at Kungsträdgården were demolished and made way for the Swedish House.

Adjacent to the Ateljé building was the outdoor terrace nestled in greenery with streetlights from J & C G Bolinder's workshop, classicising statues and balustrades, as reproduced on extant lithographs and drawings. A contemporary quote gives a snapshot of the establishment: “In the summertime, the bustle of the café's fountains, greenery, candelabras and statues provided a colorful and shiny sight.“

During the 1860s, zinc became a popular material in sculpture, garden and façade decoration, as the material was lightweight and maintenance-free.

Condition

Restored, glass cup not original.

Sale

The Signature Collection

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House
Stockholms Auktionsverk Fine Art
Catalogue no
159

The Signature Collection

Stockholms Auktionsverk proudly presents The Signature Collection, June 2025!
This auction marks the grand finale of a highly successful spring season, which has included several international record-breaking sales. On this occasion, the firm’s specialists have selected over 450 lots, spanning from the Baroque era to the present day. The common denominator? Outstanding quality – whether it’s a miniature portrait by Jakob Axel Gillberg or a garden sculpture from Blanch’s Café in Kungsträdgården.

Nowhere is the breadth more apparent than in the painting category, where carefully chosen works by old masters sit side by side with pieces by Prince Eugen, Knut Lundström, and Lotte Laserstein. Be sure not to miss Gösta Adrian-Nilsson’s (GAN) Figure 47, Lennart Jirlow’s portrait of his friend and fellow artist Gudmar Olovson, and Esaias Thorén’s painting The Tree. The collection also includes works by Robert Natkin, Inger Ekdahl, and Anna Kleberg Tham.

In the furniture section, a pair of high Gustavian commodes by Carl Lindborg are among the highlights, alongside 18th-century Parisian seating, modern classics by Josef Frank, a striking armchair by Carl Malmsten designed for Stockholm City Hall, Mats Theselius’ canary yellow National Geographic cabinet, and even a decorative pediment from Queen Christina’s pleasure pavilion. Among the decorative arts, you'll find a high-quality French mantel clock, gilded bronzes, and a standout pair of late Gustavian candlesticks attributed to Fredric Ludvig Rung.

The auction also includes both oriental and modern Swedish rugs, exquisite jewellery, luxury wristwatches from Rolex and Cartier, a magnificent Louis Vuitton trunk – and much, much more.

Welcome to Stockholms Auktionsverk and The Signature Collection, June 2025!

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