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Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut. Three regal figures. Ca. 1950s

$200
£152.17
€175.33
CA$283.94
A$304.61
CHF 163.39
MX$3,667.51
NOK 2,059.71
SEK 1,878.17
DKK 1,309.96

About the Item

Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut depicting three regal figures whose bodies are shaped as large vessels. Decorative details in their attire and crowns are rendered in a simple, graphic style. Signed lower right “Åke Holm”. Origin: Sweden Artist: Åke Holm (1900–1980) Material: Paper, printing ink Dimensions: 18 × 24.5 cm Mark: Signed “Åke Holm” Period: c. 1950s Condition: Excellent condition with minor age-related wear A characteristic graphic work by Åke Holm, where humor, religious and figurative motifs meet in a simple, expressive form. Åke Holm (1900–1980) was a Swedish ceramicist and printmaker, trained at Höganäs. He worked with both stoneware and prints, often using biblical and figurative motifs stylized in a powerful decorative form. His works are represented in several Nordic museums and are today highly sought-after among collectors of Scandinavian applied arts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca. 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    København, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1041247737532

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