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Hand-Painted Paper Collage Attributed to Sven Markelius for Illums Bolighus

circa 1960s

$10,000
£7,679.57
€8,800.69
CA$14,077.53
A$15,769.94
CHF 8,202.33
MX$192,360.78
NOK 104,426.58
SEK 98,466.82
DKK 65,685.96

About the Item

From an important Dallas Texas estate. This artwork is an assemblage of countless hand cut and painted paper triangles arranged to create a captivating geometric depth of field. The shapes change every time you look at it. Truly a remarkable piece. Purchased from Illums Bolighus in the 1960s. Attributed to Swedish Architect Sven Markelius. This is a statement piece that adds a great amount of depth, color and intrigue to anywhere it is placed.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Some small tears and losses that could easily be restored around the perimeter of the work from the frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000001531stDibs: LU2854216130732

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