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Barbro Nilsson (b. Malmö 1899, d. Höganäs 1983)

“Ströbäck”. Handwoven wool carpet in “knotted relief pile” technique. Geometric rhombus pattern in brown and ochre with green elements. Signed AB MMF BN. Designed 1944. Made on special order 1945 by Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, Sweden. L. 356 cm. W. 252 cm.

Provenance: The “Ströbäck” carpet was named after Doctor Ströbäck from Båstad, Sweden, who ordered this very first edition. This carpet was woven by Alfhild Persson and Märta Persson and delivered on 4 May 1945. The pattern was later renamed “Snedruta”. Letter of authenticity from MMF AB included.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: design@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Design, 5 March 2020

Category
Estimate

125,000–150,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold