Over his career, Roj Friberg has experimented with techniques: mixing graphic art, surrealist and realistic imagery, using unconventional tools (e.g. dental drills), and developing a technique he called 'lacklavering', where he would apply layers of lacquer, then score or carve into the surface and add pigments.

Friberg's work is often noted for its juxtaposition of beauty and decay. His imagery may evoke dreamlike or nightmarish landscapes, ruin, derelict interiors, grotesque human forms, or stark industrial motifs. His works can be somber, even apocalyptic, but there is also a romantic sensibility—seeing beauty even in decay.

Roj Friberg has been inspired by the interiors of the Swedish 18th century palace "Arvfurstens palats" for the work in this auction. He has depicted one of the elegant reception rooms in the palace. True to Friberg's style the room seems to be recently and mysteriously deserted The furniture is in disorder, armchairs scattered around the room. Even the tablecloth appears to be on it's way to slide off the table.

The palace, located close to the Royal Palace in Stockholm was built between 1783 and 1794 for Princess Sofia Albertina, sister of King Gustav III. The interiors were created by Louis Masreliez, and the architect behind the building was Erik Palmstedt. The palace has been used as the official offices of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs since 1906.