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"Music and Nature, " Rare and Fine Swedish Grace Period Bronze Sculptures

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Beautifully sculpted, cast and finished, this pair of 1930-vintage Swedish Grace Bas relief sculptures depict nude allegorical figures, one male and one female, each finished in a warm, golden patina. The male figure is holding a bell, and the female has attracted a butterfly to her hand, so they may represent Music and Nature. The pair was made by the ASEA Verken Company in Ludvika, Sweden, northwest of Stockholm.
  • Attributed to:
    Stig Blomberg (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Overall excellent; scattered abrasions to patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865116552552

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