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Brita Grahn (b. Sverige 1907)

Hand woven wool carpet in knotted relief pile technique. Geometric pattern in shades of green, brown and grey. Signed H&M and Brita Grahn. L. 360 cm. W. 218 cm.

Swedish textile artist Brita Grahn had her own textile studio Textura in Uppsala 1932–1940. Later she became the artistic director of AB Robert Ditzingers weaving studio in Sundbyberg. She has experimented in various carpet weaving techniques ranging from flossa, reliefflossa, rölakan and tapestry techniques. Grahn has had solo exhibitions in Stockholm and Gothenburg and has participated in group exhibitions in Stockholm and Zurich.

Auction

Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 9 December 2021

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Estimate

40,000–50,000 DKK

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Not sold