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Art Deco gilded plaster sculpture "Orpheus" by John Lundqvist, Sweden 1928
$5,025.90
£3,753.82
€4,200
CA$6,924.09
A$7,546.04
CHF 3,995.96
MX$90,635.94
NOK 50,589.68
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DKK 31,996.73
About the Item
Large sculpture titled "Orpheus" by Swedish artist John Lundqvist. Made in Sweden in 1928. Executed in plaster with a gilded and green patinated finish. Signed with the artist signature and year 1928. Good condition with some age related marks and light scratches/fleabites.
Orpheus was the symbol of music in Greek mythology and the son of the god Apollo and the muse Calliope.
John Lundqvist, 1882-1972, studied at the technical school in Stockholm and worked as the assistant of Christian Eriksson before studying art in Paris between 1919-1927. His work was highly inspired by gothic sculpture and the work of August Rodin as well as drawing inspiration from the work of Carl Milles. HIs work has been rised publicly through Sweden with his most significant sculpture "Uppståndelsemonumentet" at Uppståndelsekapellet at Skogskyrkogården by Sigurd Lewerentz and Gunnar Asplund. HIs work is represented at National museum and the Modern Museum in Stockholm.
Artist: John Lundqvist
Year: 1928
Condition: Good
Dimensions: H. 66 W. 36 D. 15 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1928
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hägersten, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2121347481582
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