Ebonised wood sculpture
Sweden, 1950s

Reference number: 7926
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Material: 

Ebonised wood.

Measurements:
H: 3 cm / 1 1/4''
W: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 1/2''
On display at our Stockholm gallery
Description:

Johnny Mattsson's work is featured in several notable museum collections including the British Museum, London (the museum holds a carved teak dish by Mattsson) and the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm.

Johnny Mattsson (1915–1997) was a Swedish designer and craftsman known for his contribution to mid-20th-century furniture and decorative arts. He established his studio in Gävle, Sweden, where he mastered the art of carving, creating remarkable sculptural works.

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