Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
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a rattan and brass bangle, executed in her own workshop, 1945-50's.
With threads of brass. Circumference (inner dimension) ca 21,5 cm.
During her studies at Konstfack (College of Arts, Crafts and Design) between 1945-50, being short of money, Torun was working with brass threads and rattan rather than in silver.
Literature
Arthur Hald, Sven Erik Skawonius, "Nyttokonst", Svensk Rotogravyr, Stockholm 1951, compare p 151.
Ann Westin, "Torun - samtal med Vivianna Torun Bülow Hübe", Carlsson Bokförlag, 1993. Pp 22 och 33.
Designer
Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, often known simply as Torun, was one of Sweden's most important 20th century silversmiths and a master jeweller. She is the first female silversmith to have become internationally noted.
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