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Tove Jansson

(Finland, 1914-2001)
Estimate
100 000 - 150 000 SEK
9 750 - 14 600 EUR
11 300 - 17 000 USD
Hammer price
90 000 SEK
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Covered by droit de suite

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Sweden: BUS
Finland: Kuvasto

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Amanda Wahrgren
Stockholm
Amanda Wahrgren
Head specialist Modern Art
+46 (0)702 53 14 89
Tove Jansson
(Finland, 1914-2001)

Fillyjonk with a snake

With dedication "To Åke from Tove and the Serpent in the salon at Skatudden, it was fantastic to be a part of it!". Mixed media on paper 22.5 x 16.5 cm.

Provenance

Gift directly from the artist to Jansson's friend Åke Lindman, director and actor.

Gift to the current owner from the above.