Wildt’sche Haus, Residential palace in Petersplatz, Switzerland.
Description
Wildt'sche Haus is a residential palace at Petersplatz with four large salons spread across two floors, furnished with painted canvas wallpaper, gilded paintings, and ornate stucco details throughout the interior. The layout and decoration follow the conventions of refined architecture from its period.
History
The building was constructed between 1762 and 1764 by architect Johann Jacob Fechter for silk ribbon manufacturer Jeremias Wildt-Socin. Its creation reflects the wealth that Basel's textile industry generated during that era.
Culture
The building displays artworks by skilled craftsmen, including mirrors and fireplace casings made by the Bernese sculptor Johann Friedrich Funk during the 1700s. These pieces shape the elegant character of the rooms today.
Practical
The Wildt'sche Haus Foundation manages the building at Petersplatz 13 and uses it for events and gatherings. Access depends on scheduled activities, so it is best to check availability in advance before planning a visit.
Did you know?
The building houses painted tile stoves from the Frisching ceramic workshop in Bern, made in 1776 and 1777 and still preserved in their original condition. These stoves rank among the finest surviving examples of this craft technique.
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