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'Snäckorna (Shells)' rug by Barbro Nilsson, designed 1943, Handwoven wool on a linen warp, sold Apr 2014Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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'Snäckorna (Shells)' rug

Barbro Nilsson (Swedish, 1899–1983) · designed 1943

£30,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $50,448≈ €36,488

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Medium
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As published: “Handwoven wool on a linen warp”
Support
Linen
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
266.5 x 182.5 cm (104 7/8 x 71 7/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Design (UK050114)
Date
April 29, 2014
Location
London
Lot
110
Estimate
£15,000 – £20,000 (≈ $25,224 – $33,632) (≈ €18,244 – €24,325)
Source
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