Swedish Folk Art Armchair
Stock No
00810
2023
- £6,800.00
- €7,969 Euro
- $9,092 US Dollar
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Item Description
A very scarce example of Scandinavian folk art furniture.
Sweden, early nineteenth century. Retaining the most wonderful original paintwork.
The sculptural under arm supports most likely relate to the 'Dala Horse' a strong symbolism in Swedish culture.
Dalecarlian horses represent good luck, strength, courage, and hospitality. With references of the sculpting and painting of these horses dating back to 1694 in the province of Dalarna.
In 2021 there was a record breaking sale of a small early nineteenth century Dala Horse by Erik Olsson, selling at Dalarnas Auktionsbyrå for over $40,000.
Erkmats Erik Olsson (1814–1883) was a much celebrated Swedish woodcarver and folk artist from Dala-Floda, Dalarna, widely renowned for crafting some of the earliest and most historically significant Dalahästar (Dala horses).
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Durham, Durham
Item Dimensions
H: 105cm W: 60cm D: 64cm
Period
1820
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Durham, Durham
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)191 3017854
+44 (0)7958 023028
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