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February 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 9

Lot 9

Barbro and Robert Nilsson Flat Woven Pictorial Tapestry, titled "Skin and Bones", Sweden, c.1947-58

Barbro and Robert Nilsson Flat Woven Pictorial Tapestry,  titled "Skin and Bones", Sweden, c.1947-58
Lot 9 Details
Barbro and Robert Nilsson Flat Woven Pictorial Tapestry, titled "Skin and Bones", Sweden, c.1947-58

Signed lower right RNB and upper left KW


4 ft 2 ins x 2 ft 10 ins — 1.3 m x 0.9 m

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $625
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Barbro and Robert Nilsson Flat Woven Pictorial Tapestry,  titled "Skin and Bones", Sweden, c.1947-58
  • Barbro and Robert Nilsson Flat Woven Pictorial Tapestry,  titled "Skin and Bones", Sweden, c.1947-58
  • Barbro and Robert Nilsson Flat Woven Pictorial Tapestry,  titled "Skin and Bones", Sweden, c.1947-58
  • Barbro and Robert Nilsson Flat Woven Pictorial Tapestry,  titled "Skin and Bones", Sweden, c.1947-58
Provenance:

By decent through the artists' family.

Note:

This tapestry was made after a design by Robert Nilsson in collaboration with Barbro Nilsson.

CONDITION DETAILS

Good condition.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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