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Wiwen Nilsson

(Sweden, 1897-1974)
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15 000 - 20 000 SEK
1 340 - 1 790 EUR
1 370 - 1 830 USD
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Wiwen Nilsson
(Sweden, 1897-1974)

A Wiven Nilsson amethyst and old-cut diamond, circa 1.30 ct in total, ring.

18K gold and white gold. Oval facett-cut amethyst circa 7.8 x 4.8 mm. Size 16.5/52. Weight 7 g.

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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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