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Sculptural Lion Pewter Inkwell Box by Anna Petrus for Herman Bergman, Sweden
About the Item
- Creator:Anna Petrus (Designer),Herman Bergman (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1932
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1638224129052
Anna Petrus
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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