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Wiwen Nilsson

(Sweden, 1897-1974)
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 SEK
1 340 - 1 790 EUR
1 420 - 1 890 USD
Hammer price
15 000 SEK
Covered by droit de suite

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Sweden: BUS
Finland: Kuvasto

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Wiwen Nilsson
(Sweden, 1897-1974)

a crucifix pendant and chain, sterling silver with facet cut rock crystal and onyx, Lund, Sweden 1935.

Maker's marks L8. The pendant 6,5 x 3,3 cm, the chain 60 cm.

Donour's engraving to pendant, the chain shortened.

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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