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Thu, Dec 15, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 57

Swedish Cast Iron Garden 'Faun' Urn, by Ivar Johnsson, Produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Unmarked.

14 3/4 x 18 x 12 in.

Note: Ivar Johnsson (1885 - 1970) was an artist who, among other things, produced designs that were made by Näfveqvarns Bruk, the Swedish foundry. In order to reinvigorate the use of cast iron in Sweden, the foundry, in conjunction with The Swedish Society of Crafts, had a competition in 1912 for new designers to produce more modern models. As a result, Johnsson and other designers designed furniture, urns and other items for the foundry before and during the era of Modern Classicism of the 1920's. Some of the resulting work was shown in the Swedish Pavilion at L'Exposition des Arts Dècoratifs et Industriels in Paris in 1925.

Condition

Corrosion to the interior with vestiges of soil. One handle slightly loose. Exterior and interior with pitting. Scattered small flecks of paint to the surface. In generally good condition. Structurally sound. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Â