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Rare Swedish Antique (1912) Gold Patinated Bronze Female Nude Sculpture, Olof Ahlberg
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Rare Swedish Antique (1912) Gold Patinated Bronze Female Nude Sculpture, Olof Ahlberg

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 January 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Handsome Swedish antique (1912) gold patinated bronze female nude sculpture ‘En Solstund’ (A sunny moment) by Olof Ahlberg (1876-1956). Signed ‘Olaf Ahlberg 1912’ on the base. 13.5cm high x 8.6cm x 5.5cm, weight 0.7kg.

Excellent original condition.

Olof Ahlberg was a Swedish sculptor known for his human sculptures with classical and jugend features. His works were often classicist in style and sometimes even archaic, with clear Art Nouveau influences and an antique aesthetic. Olof Ahlberg’s work can be seen at Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Female Nude Sculpture to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
8.6cm (3.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1175464
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AD731
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Handsome Swedish antique (1912) gold patinated bronze female nude sculpture ‘En Solstund’ (A sunny moment) by Olof Ahlberg (1876-1956). Signed ‘Olaf Ahlberg 1912’ on the base. 13.5cm high x 8.6cm x 5.5cm, weight 0.7kg.
fig 1. A small gold-patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female figure on a rectangular base.
fig 1. Rare Swedish Antique (1912) Gold Patinated Bronze Female Nude Sculpture, Olof Ahlberg

Excellent original condition.

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Olof Ahlberg was a Swedish sculptor known for his human sculptures with classical and jugend features.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

His works were often classicist in style and sometimes even archaic, with clear Art Nouveau influences and an antique aesthetic. Olof Ahlberg’s work can be seen at Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Female Nude Sculpture to the 1910s.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
8.6cm (3.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175464
Dealers Internal Ref
AD731
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Archive I A small gold-patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female figure on a rectangular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Swedish Antique (1912) Gold Patinated Bronze Female Nude Sculpture, Olof Ahlberg

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A small gold-patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female figure on a rectangular base.
Rare Swedish Antique (1912) Gold Patinated Bronze Female Nude Sculpture, Olof Ahlberg
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A small gold-patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female figure on a rectangular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNordic Classicism
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsKneeling figure, Stylised hair, Rectangular plinth
  • SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 8.6 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Early 20th-century Scandinavian sculpture frequently combined classical human forms with simplified, expressive contours, reflecting a transitional period towards modernism in Nordic art.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method in bronze, often finished with chemical patination, gilding, or applied surface metal leaf to achieve specific tonal effects.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining foundry marks, artist signatures, casting seams, and the natural ageing of the metal alloy and surface patina under magnification.

An antique bronze figure serves as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, contrasting effectively against minimalist architecture and textured natural materials.

Bronze objects should be dusted gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, water, or chemical solvents that can strip or damage the historical patina.
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