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Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Relief Woodcarving Figural Sculpture

$2,150per item
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CA$3,003.86per item
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CHF 1,744.54per item
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NOK 22,280.44per item
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Full relief wood carving, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist. A still life painter, he is mainly known for his caricatures in the Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving, and is considered by many to be one of the best of this genre. Born: September 21, 1897, Sweden Died: 1981 (age 84 years), San Francisco, CA
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU812845390812

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