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Artist: Sven Gunnarsson (Sweden Workshop). Character: “Kolingen” (Famous satirical bohemian character created by artist Albert Engström). Style: High-tier Scandinavian Flat-Plane / Caricature Whittling. Material: Hand-Carved Solid Wood. Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century. Country of Origin: Sweden. Up for sale is an exceptional and highly collectible piece of traditional Swedish folk art. This masterfully executed flat-plane wood carving is by the renowned Swedish master carver Sven Gunnarsson, depicting “Kolingen” -the legendary, witty hobo character created by famous Swedish cartoonist Albert Engström. The character design features magnificent, sharp geometric facet cuts that give life to the clothing folds and expressive facial structure. The figurine is brilliantly hand-painted with signature details, including clean white pinstriped trousers, a long formal coat tail, and Kolingen’s classic crumpled top hat. The underside features the textbook signature finish of a genuine Sven Gunnarsson premium collectible: raw, flat-sanded unpainted wood framed neatly by a thick, dark hand-painted perimeter border. While unsigned by hand, the precise execution, face design, and exact shoe-base craftsmanship guarantee its workshop authenticity. Excellent Vintage Condition: The original paint remains incredibly crisp and vibrant with excellent color saturation. Details: The white pinstriping on the trousers is perfectly intact and sharp. Structure: No chips, hairline cracks, structural splits, or past restorations. The wood edges along the facets remain beautifully clean and sharp. The raw wood soles show beautiful, natural age coloration. Please see all high-definition photos for precise details on dimensions and condition.

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This vintage wood carving by Axel M Peterson depicts a Swedish couple in traditional dress, with the man holding a pipe and the woman holding a purse. The piece measures 7 inches in height and 3 inches in width, and is signed by the artist. Created in the 1950s in Geneva, Illinois, this original sculpture is a beautiful example of folk art. The sculpture is made of wood and has a unique, rustic charm. It would make a great addition to any collection or as a decorative piece in any home.

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This is a vintage hand-carved wooden sculpture of a fisherman, made by Swedish master carver, Sven Gunnarsson. Sven was a furniture maker in Sweden, who turned his carving hobby into a career in the 1930s. This sculpture measures 6.5 inches in height and 2.5 inches in width. It is in the flat-plane carving style. The sculpture is signed by the artist and is an original piece.

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The gentleman is 6.5″ tall and the woman is 6″. They have different signatures.

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In good used shape, this is handmade from the 60s or 70s. The piece is so cool, picked up from a full MCM house, unsigned. The dowels might have light chips, and there are light issues from the original carvings. The pieces pop out and will be packaged this way. Such an incredible piece! Smalls 12; 12 swede flowers. All items are previously owned and used. All known, visible, and noticeable flaws are documented at time of listing. Pictures are provided to the best of ability. Factors such as resolution, lighting, and coloration may affect detail perception. We are happy to provide additional photos with details upon request. Thanks for looking and Enjoy!

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This is a vintage hand-carved wooden sculpture of a sailor, made by Swedish master carver, Sven Gunnarsson. Sven was a furniture maker in Sweden, who turned his carving hobby into a career in the 1930s. This sculpture measures 7 inches in height and 2 1/2 inches in width. It is in the flat-plane carving style. The sculpture is signed by the artist and is an original piece.

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White minimalist bust on brown block base. Busts have a bisque porcelain feel, but most likely unglazed ceramic. Bases appear to be a wood composite but really unsure. They look to be painted. Larger measures: 11 1/2″ x 4″ x 4. Smaller measures: 8″ T x 3″ x 3. There are manufacture blems and uneven areas as pictured. When wiping down with a damp cloth, on the larger piece, fine hairline cracks appeared, once dry they vanish. Bases do have wear, chips and fine cracks as pictured. See pictures for details. No chips on the ceramic. Both have anti slip foam on bottom. Union Haul sells goods in preloved and useable condition. All items listed are described to the best of our ability with detail and multiple pictures. Reading full description and viewing all pictures will best identify the item listed. We are most happy to answers any and all questions before purchasing. Please be aware packages sent First Class are not insured. We occasionally use recycled boxes and packing material as well. Goods are given a brief cleanse but may need an additional shining for optimal appearance. Peep us on the gram: unionhaul. Thank you for browsing, shopping and supporting Union Haul. Peep us on Instagram: unionhaul.

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LARGE AND FABULOUS VINTAGE NILS OLSSON, SWEDEN WOOD HANDPAINTED DALA HORSE. BASE COLOR IS RED. MEASURES 12″ TALL, ABOUT 11″ NOSE TO TAIL. YOU WILL RECEIVE THE ONE PICTURED, LABEL PRESENT. PLEASE VIEW OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MANY MORE DALA HORSES. PLEASE VIEW OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MANY FINE ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME AND TABLE. The item “VINTAGE NILS OLSSON SWEDISH WOOD 12 LARGE HANDPAINTED DALA HORSE LABEL” is in sale since Saturday, July 24, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “bookstax” and is located in Salem, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Region of Origin: SWEDEN
• Artist: NILS OLSSON
• Style: Vintage
• Material: Wood
• Date of Creation: Unknown
• Type: Sculptures & Carvings
• Features: LABEL
• Color: Multi-Color
• Subject: DALA HORSE
• Originality: Original
• Height (Inches): 12″

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By C O Trygg. I love the way his eyes seem to follow me as I walk around him. The item “Rare Vintage Signed Carl Trygg Swedish Folk Art Wood Carving” is in sale since Monday, July 19, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Sculptures & Figurines”. The seller is “cooolr” and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Artist: Trygg
• Character: Scarecrow
• Material: Wood
• Theme: Art
• Type: Wood Carving
• Features: Carvings
• Subject: Figures & Portraits
• Signed: Yes
• Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959

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This bowl is absolutely amazing. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs that i can see. It’s about 14 inches long, 7 inches tall, and weighs just under 2 pounds. Original sticker on the bottom. The item “VINTAGE SWEDISH HAND CARVED WOOD AHRNEBERG VIKING SHIP BOWL SCANDINAVIA FOLK ART” is in sale since Saturday, February 8, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “mylemarker” and is located in Dixon, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Subject: Viking
• Type: Sculptures & Carvings
• Material: Wood
• Style: Folk Art

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