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Wiwen Nilsson

(Sweden, 1897-1974)
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 SEK
385 - 482 EUR
442 - 552 USD
Hammer price
9 500 SEK
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Finland: Kuvasto

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Wiwen Nilsson
(Sweden, 1897-1974)

A WIWEN NILSSON 18k gold ring with an amethyst , Lund 1935.

rödguld med fasettslipad amestist. Ring str ca 17,5.

Små nagg.

Designer

Wiwen Nilsson was a Swedish designer born in Copenhagen. He studied at his father's workshop, as well as in Germany, Denmark, and France. Nilsson is primarily known for his objects created in silver with geometric, clean, and austere forms. Nilsson debuted at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923. At the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, he had his major breakthrough, and his innovative modernism was a success. Nilsson created, among other things, jewellery, table silver, and services.

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