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Urn by Olof Hult for Näfveqvarns

Creator: Nafveqvarns Bruk -Olof Hult
Offered by: BAC

Description
Modern Classicism style “Mikrokosmos” (“Microcosm”) urn by Olof Hult (1892-1962) for the Näfveqvarns Foundry, having wide angled forms on a flared stand, with reliefs of flora, birds and celestial bodies, painted in a rare original verdigris-turquoise; cast iron; Sweden, designed 1922, executed 1923-early 1930s / #ONAF109

This iconic model was exhibited as part of the Swedish section of the Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in 1925. (cf.: Christian Björk, Näfveqvarns Bruk Konstnärer och Arkitekter Till Industrin, Stockholm, 2013, pgs. 60-61)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Cast Iron
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1920s
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Patterns:	Animal/Insects
Dealer Reference #:	#ONAF109
Incollect Reference #:	843749

Dimensions

H.	7 in;	Diam.	15 in;
H.	17.78 cm;	Diam.	38.1 cm;

Message from Seller:

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