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"Hunter in Paradise," Art Deco Iron Humidor.

Creator: Carl Elmberg
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Although Sweden is known for its furniture and artisanry in a stylized Art Deco manner, often characterized as Swedish Grace, it is not so well known that Swedish artists led the way in creating fine pieces from humble materials such as cast iron or pewter. This humidor with high-relief sculpture in cast iron by Carl Elmberg is a fine example. The figure of a nude male archer chasing a deer, accompanied by a female nude figure in a wooded, idyllic setting, exhibits a beautiful texture and deep color thanks to the material Elmberg chose. The piece was cast by the famed Näfveqvarns Bruk foundry, which in the 1910s collaborated with the Swedish Society of Craft and Industrial Design to sponsor a competition which encouraged new and modern designs by artists such as Anna Petrus, Erik Grate and Elmberg. Elmberg also submitted sculptures to the art competition sponsored by the 1932 Summer Olympics, a tradition which has, sadly, been discontinued.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Iron
Condition:	Good. We strive to note significant conditions such as damage, repairs, or losses, but the absence of a note does not imply perfect condition. Buyers are encouraged to request additional photos or a condition report prior to purchase. All items are sold as is.
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Patterns:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	3785
Incollect Reference #:	842874

Dimensions

H.	6.5 in;	Diam.	5.25 in;
H.	16.51 cm;	Diam.	13.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design