Gunnar Torhamn, best known as a painter of laborers on farms and seasides in his native Sweden. Torhamn, who already in his childhood showed artistic talents, studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp 1918–1921 for Olle Hjortzberg, among others, and then made study trips to France, Italy and North Africa 1923–1928. He was awarded the Royal Academy's Royal Medal in 1921 and 1924 and a major travel scholarship in 1925.
"The Modern Olympia", Odalisque Painting with Nude and Attendant, Sweden, 1926
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted a year after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes) debuted in Paris, i...
Paint
"Nude and Doves, " Important, Large Art Deco Sconce/Glass Sculpture by Torhamn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An important example of Art Deco sculpture, possibly unique, this depiction of a female nude with two doves was created by Gunnar Torhamn, best known as a painter of laborers on farm...
Brass
Painting Paris Market Scene Dated 1926 by Alling Clements
Located in Rochester, NY
Parisian market scene by Alling Clements (American 1891-1957). Oil on wood panel. Inscribed on the reverse "Market Blvd Paris Alling M Clements 1926". Clem...
Paint
Art Deco Nickel polished Brass Sconce and Glass rods
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Nickel-plated brass Art Deco wall sconce, this elegant piece combines a sleek metal finish with vertically aligned glass rods that diffuse a soft, sophisticated light. Its geometric,...
Brass
Olympia Signed Hilgers Painting 1930 Art Deco Nude
Located in Marseille, FR
Oil on canvas painting signed Hilgers bottom right. 1930s, depicting a young woman naked kind of Olympia in the Art Deco style.
Canvas
Important "Scavo" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Large Murano glass sconces in a monumental size featuring three layers of clear and white "scavo" glass. We love the effect of the Art Deco lines and the texture and depth of the gla...
Murano Glass
$3,250 / item
H 13.75 in W 6.69 in D 5.13 in
2 Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Slabs Sconces by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - Two fine French Art Deco sconces made with glass slabs mounted on a plated bronze frame. Signed Price is per sconce. 2 additional sconces are available with a different...
Bronze
Art Deco Sconce with Nickel Finish and Glass 'Modernist'
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco sconce with nickel brass and glasses. Led system.
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Glass and Chrome Sconce by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco sandblasted glass cylinder wall light mounted on a chrome frame by Perzel.
Glass
$3,065 / set
H 15 in W 10.2 in D 3.5 in
Large and Stylish Pair of Art Deco Bronze & Glass Wall Sconces / Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive pair of bronze wall lights with perfect glass shades. If you are looking for a pair of beautiful and good quality Art Deco wall sconces then these striking lights should ...
Bronze
A Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Sconce by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - Fine French Art Deco sconce with a frosted and fluted glass diffuser that sits on a bronze clasp
Bronze
1960 Young Naked Woman Painting Signed Hilgers Olympia Nude Art Deco
By A. David
Located in Marseille, FR
Oil painting on canvas signed Hilgers in the lower right, from the 1930s, representing a young woman sort of naked Olympia in the Art Deco style. Canvas size 100 x 50 cm and frame di...
Canvas
$3,200 / item
H 14.38 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
2 Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - Two fine French Art Deco double arms wall lights with a gilded polished bronze arm and cylindrical frosted and enameled glass shades. Signed. Price is per sconce.
Bronze
$2,400 / item
H 8.63 in W 17.38 in D 8.75 in
4 Fine French Art Deco Chrome and Holophane Glass Sconces
By Holophane
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French 1930s wall lights with an Holophane glass diffuser mounted on a cast polished chrome. Price is per fixture and sold by pair.
Chrome
Oil Painting by Gunnar Torhamn, Sweden, 1928
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The provenance of this particular painting of "Man with scythe and woman with rake" is that it was painted for the Swedish Farmers Association (Lantmännen) in 1928 and is one in a se...
Oil painting by Gunnar Torhamn, Sweden, 1928
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The provenance of this particular painting of "Two woman grinding seeds" is that it was painted for the Swedish Farmers Association (Lantmännen) in 1928 and is one in a series of a t...