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Anna Petrus Decorative Boxes

Anna Petrus was a Swedish sculptor, graphic artist, designer and dancer, born in 1886, in Uppsala, Sweden. She is remembered, in particular, for the pewter and cast iron works with the lion motif, which she designed in the mid-1920s for Svenskt Tenn, some of which are still produced today. Anna also contributed to the design of the Swedish pavilion for the “1925 Paris Exhibition”.

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Creator: Anna Petrus
Anna Petrus, Pewter Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1928
Anna Petrus, Pewter Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1928

Anna Petrus, Pewter Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1928

By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Box in brass and pewter with decor of a womans face. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Marked B8 = 1928.   

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna Petrus Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Anna Petrus, Pewter box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1929
Anna Petrus, Pewter box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1929

Anna Petrus, Pewter box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1929

By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Box with decor of a lion, brass and pewter. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Marked C8 = 1929.   

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna Petrus Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Lion Box 1929
Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Lion Box 1929

Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Lion Box 1929

By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Box in brass and pewter with decor of a leaping lion. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Anna Petrus Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box Womens Face
Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box Womens Face

Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box Womens Face

By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Box in brass and pewter with decor of a womans face. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Marked B8 = 1928. Anna Petrus was a sculptor and designer at the beginning of the 20th Century. After her death, Anna Petrus' work was almost forgotten, but in recent years, it been rediscovered. And now, her sculptures are sought after-objects. She was born Anna Petersson, the daughter of a medical professor and a countess, and took the surname when she studied at the Academy of Arts. She inherited a small fortune at age 11 when her mother died, which enabled her to educate in London and travel to Italy and France. Anna Petrus had her international breakthrough at the Paris World Fair in 1925, where she displayed pewter and cast iron objects...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Anna Petrus Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter, Brass

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Anna Petrus Svenskt Tenn Cigarr Box Model 462

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Located in Stockholm, SE

Anna Petrus designed cigarr box for Firma Svenskt Tenn 1928. Model 462. Anna Petrus was a sculptor and designer at the beginning of the 20th Century. After her death, Anna Petrus' work was almost forgotten, but in recent years, it been rediscovered. And now, her sculptures are sought after-objects. She was born Anna Petersson, the daughter of a medical professor and a countess, and took the surname when she studied at the Academy of Arts. She inherited a small fortune at age 11 when her mother died, which enabled her to educate in London and travel to Italy and France. Anna Petrus had her international breakthrough at the Paris World Fair in 1925, where she displayed pewter and cast iron objects...

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Anna Petrus decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Anna Petrus decorative boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of pewter and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Anna Petrus decorative boxes, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative boxes by Anna Petrus were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative boxes by Svenskt Tenn, and Alfred Klitgaard. Prices for Anna Petrus decorative boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,663 and can go as high as $8,876, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,883.