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Exceptional Armillary Sphere Syndial by Johannes Dahl for the Näfveqvarns Bruk

Creator: Johannes Dahl - Nafveqvarns Bruk
Offered by: BAC

Description
Exceptional armillary sphere sun dial on a pedestal designed by Johannes Dahl (1886-1953) in 1922 for the Näfveqvarns Bruk (“Foundry”), having a gilded globe form dial with arrow, mounted on a cast iron pedestal with relief allegories of zodiac signs on its sides and symbols on its top, cast 1923-1930.

This model was exhibited and awarded a silver medal at the 1925 Paris Exposition. (c.f.: Christian Björk et al, Näfveqvarns Bruk Konstnärer ochArkitekter til Industrin, Stockholm, 2013, pgs 54-57)

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Excellent. Excellent
Creation Date:	circa 1923
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	292123

Message from Seller:

A premiere design gallery for over two decades, BAC offers an unparalleled collection of fine 20th century European antiques selected with a connoisseur’s eye and an historian's rigor. Specializing in the very best of French and Nordic decorative arts and furnishing, BAC features work by design masters such as Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Axel Einar Hjorth, and Kaare Klint, as well as pieces by lesser known talents, chosen for their intrinsic quality and beauty.