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Åke Holm, Sweden. Black and-white woodcut with Three Wise Men and Virgin Mary.

$200
£152.44
€175.83
CA$284.06
A$305.25
CHF 163.79
MX$3,595.68
NOK 2,059.42
SEK 1,881.27
DKK 1,314.07

About the Item

Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut depicting the Three Wise Men standing before the Virgin Mary under the star. The figures are executed in a restrained, decorative form with simple lines and strong graphic expression, characteristic of Åke Holm’s religious imagery. Origin: Sweden Artist: Åke Holm (1900–1980) Material: Paper, printing ink Dimensions: 17.5 × 24 cm Mark: Signed lower right Period: c. 1950s Condition: Excellent condition with minor age-related wear An atmospheric and characteristic work by Åke Holm, where biblical themes are rendered in a stylized and decorative manner. Åke Holm (1900–1980) was a Swedish ceramicist and printmaker associated with Höganäs. His works often revolve around biblical and figurative themes, executed in a powerful and simplified style. Today he is recognized as one of Sweden’s most distinctive artists in both ceramics and graphics, represented in several museums and highly sought after by collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 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: LU1041247737622

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