Abstract figure, iron on granite plinth, by Sigurd Persson (1914–2003)
Abstract figure, iron on granite plinth, by Sigurd Persson (1914–2003). Marked HSF 1987 on the back. Numbered 39/70
Sigurd Persson (1914–2003) was a Swedish silversmith, sculptor, and professor, who is considered one of the most significant Swedish designers of the 20th century. He began his career as a silversmith and later expanded his artistic pursuits to include sculpture and glass art.
Sigurd Persson achieved international recognition with the 1960 exhibition "77 Rings" at Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm. Throughout his career, he designed numerous objects in silver, stainless steel, cast iron, enamel, glass, and plastic. Today, his work is represented in several museum collections worldwide, including the National Museum and the Nordic Museum in Stockholm, the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, the Helsingborg Museum, the Danish Museum of Art and Design in Copenhagen, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Oslo, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Note: available w/c 19 May 2025
Artist: Sigurd Persson (1914–2003)
Material: Bronze
Origin: Sweden
Dimensions: 6 x 6cm, height 17 cm with plinth
Condition: Vintage condition
Abstract figure, iron on granite plinth, by Sigurd Persson (1914–2003). Marked HSF 1987 on the back. Numbered 39/70
Sigurd Persson (1914–2003) was a Swedish silversmith, sculptor, and professor, who is considered one of the most significant Swedish designers of the 20th century. He began his career as a silversmith and later expanded his artistic pursuits to include sculpture and glass art.
Sigurd Persson achieved international recognition with the 1960 exhibition "77 Rings" at Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm. Throughout his career, he designed numerous objects in silver, stainless steel, cast iron, enamel, glass, and plastic. Today, his work is represented in several museum collections worldwide, including the National Museum and the Nordic Museum in Stockholm, the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, the Helsingborg Museum, the Danish Museum of Art and Design in Copenhagen, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Oslo, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Note: available w/c 19 May 2025
Artist: Sigurd Persson (1914–2003)
Material: Bronze
Origin: Sweden
Dimensions: 6 x 6cm, height 17 cm with plinth
Condition: Vintage condition
Abstract figure, iron on granite plinth, by Sigurd Persson (1914–2003). Marked HSF 1987 on the back. Numbered 39/70
Sigurd Persson (1914–2003) was a Swedish silversmith, sculptor, and professor, who is considered one of the most significant Swedish designers of the 20th century. He began his career as a silversmith and later expanded his artistic pursuits to include sculpture and glass art.
Sigurd Persson achieved international recognition with the 1960 exhibition "77 Rings" at Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm. Throughout his career, he designed numerous objects in silver, stainless steel, cast iron, enamel, glass, and plastic. Today, his work is represented in several museum collections worldwide, including the National Museum and the Nordic Museum in Stockholm, the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, the Helsingborg Museum, the Danish Museum of Art and Design in Copenhagen, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Oslo, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Note: available w/c 19 May 2025
Artist: Sigurd Persson (1914–2003)
Material: Bronze
Origin: Sweden
Dimensions: 6 x 6cm, height 17 cm with plinth
Condition: Vintage condition
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