488
1559439
Wiwen Nilsson
(Sweden, 1897-1974)
Wiwen Nilsson
(Sweden, 1897-1974)
A bangle, silver with large rock crystal, Lund 1964
Signed Wiwen Nilsson. Inner diameter approximately 60 mm, rock crystal dimensions about 40 mm x 18 mm, weight 55 g.
Minor wear.
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.
Read more