Vintage Otto Sveen Hand Carved Norwegian Wood Troll Mid-century Folk Art 6
VINTAGE OTTO SVEEN HAND CARVED NORWEGIAN WOOD TROLL – MID-CENTURY FOLK ART – 6. Topdog Presents: Always Interesting Toys and Models! Otto Sveen (brother of fellow master carver Anton Sveen) was a respected traditional folk artist from the Lesja (Lesje) region of Norway, located east of Trondheim and Ålesund. The Sveen brothers were well-known for their expressive, humorous trolls carved in the classic Norwegian mountain style. This piece is a male troll, carved with a wonderfully comical expression-wide eyes, open mouth, deeply carved textured beard and clothing, and terrific character lines throughout. It shows excellent craftsmanship with strong detailing and the classic chunky, hand-tooled faceting typical of the Sveen family workshop. Artist: Otto Sveen (Norway). Material: Hand-carved and hand-painted wood. Height: Approximately 6 inches. Condition: Very good vintage condition overall; minor age wear consistent with hand-carved mid-century pieces. Stamp on Foot: The bottom is stamped twice with a circular Norwegian maker’s mark. It appears to read: HÅND ARB. NORWAY / HAND ARBEID NORWAY” “Håndarbeid meaning. About Otto Sveen. Otto (and his brother Anton) were part of the well-known Sveen carving family, active in mid-century Norway. Their trolls are highly collectible today-valued for their expressive faces, whimsical designs, and high-quality traditional carving techniques. Pieces from this region were often produced in limited quantities, each troll having its own unique personality. A Great Collectible. This is a beautiful example of classic Norwegian folk art, perfect for collectors of Scandinavian carvings, trolls, mid-century décor, or decorative arts. See the photos they are part of the description. Payments are due within 7 days of auctions close, no exceptions. We always mark parcels as “used toys”. For lost parcels, you must wait for 21 days domestic (US) and. Damage claims can be filed immediately. All claims should be submitted. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee that the item is original and meets the detailed description! If item was damaged in transit you should not return it. Please do not send us back broken items. We do not do any pickups. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.