By Svenskt Tenn, Anna Petrus
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 Antique Scandinavian Boxes