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Wiwen Nilsson

(Sweden, 1897-1974)
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 SEK
1 340 - 1 790 EUR
1 350 - 1 800 USD
Hammer price
28 000 SEK
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Wiwen Nilsson
(Sweden, 1897-1974)

A brooch 18K gold in the form of the constellation "Bootes" 1/1

Lund 1967. Engraved "Bootes" (the Bear Watcher) Length approx. 65 mm, weight 25 g. Accompanied by a case by Wiwen Nilsson

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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