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Art Deco Cast Iron Jar by Carl Elmberg, Nafveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s

$2,495
£1,891.28
€2,208.25
CA$3,494.78
A$3,933.99
CHF 2,081.54
MX$48,796.35
NOK 25,715.82
SEK 24,594.91
DKK 16,474.66
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About the Item

A beautiful cast iron jar with amazing patina. Designed by Carl Elmberg and made by Näfveqvarn Bruk, Sweden, 1920s. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Relief decor of a running woman, a hunter and a deer. Great condition. Carl Elmberg (1889–1955) sculptor and craftsman. Worked after his studies in Germany and Italy with the sculptor Carl Milles before starting to work independently. Among Elmberg's works are portrait busts, reliefs and public decorations. For Näfveqvarn's mill, he designed several objects of cast iron, for example this tobacco jar.
  • Creator:
    Nafveqvarns Bruk (Manufacturer),Carl Elmberg (Designer)
  • Similar to:
    Anna Petrus (Designer)Svenskt Tenn (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Diameter: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Malmö, SE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 5041stDibs: LU8317242383182

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