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Midcentury Black String Iron Rigshaw by Bror Bonfils, 1950s

About the Item

Graphic looking string Figurine designed and manufactured by Bror Bonfils in Denmark during the 1950s. It is made from blackened iron. The figure's clothes are made textile and his hat from oiled oak. It is imprinted Made in Denmark to its underside.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept original order. Superficial ware and patina consistent with its age.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782224031822
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