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Midcentury Swedish Roland Alf Sculpture
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A standing nude with a contemplative stance by Roland Alf (1929-2020) entitled 'Elin'. Plaster of paris and glazed with a patinated bronze. A unique and original piece signed and dated by Roland Alf on base. Swedish, 1960s, Height 27cm.
History: Roland Alf was born in 1929 in Högalid, Stockholm and died on May 2, 2020 in Hässelby beach. Alf started at Konstfack in Stockholm in 1949 with a focus on Decorative Painting, he then switched to Sculpture. He continued his studies at Stockholm City Vocational School for painters and study circles for croquet. Between the years 1948-50, Roland Alf was employed at the Oscar Theater as a theater painter. In the later years of his professional life, he was involved in restoring paintings in churches and in gates / entrances in Stockholm. Roland Alf worked with various techniques and materials such as oil on canvas, plaster, wood and clay.
Some small marks and dents but not detracting.
- Creator:Roland Alf (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9252236437052
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