Scandinavian Design 
14 November 2013
Scandinavian Design 
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Ann-Mari Forsberg

weaving

Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB
Sweden, c. 1945
hand-woven wool 16½ w × 17½ l in (42 × 44 cm)
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $3,302
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Woven signature to edge: [AMF].
provenance: Collection of the artist | Harriet D. Adams, Bloomfield Hills, MI | Private collection

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Ann-Mari Forsberg 1916–1992

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Ann-Mari Forsberg (née Lindbom) was also introduced to the Märta Måås-Fjetterström workshop by Barbro Nilsson after studying under her at Konsfack, Stockholm (University of College of Arts, Crafts and Design). With simple yet imaginative patterns of contrasting shapes and playfully abstract designs, Forsberg, along with Nilsson and Richter, introduced a new vitality to the studio’s production. Forsberg became the teacher of art embroidery at Konstfack in 1953 and she is most well-known for her tapestries including the Apoteket Rosendoften (The Rose-scented Pharmacy) designed in 1964 and the Bikupan (The Beehive) designed in 1959.

Auction Results Ann-Mari Forsberg

Ann-Mari Forsberg

carpet

estimate: $12,000–15,000

result: $22,500

Ann-Mari Forsberg

Ovala Ryan rya carpet

4'7" × 5'10" (140 × 178 cm)

estimate: $5,000–7,000

result: $6,250

Ann-Mari Forsberg

Kråkan Blå rya carpet

6'8" × 7' (203 × 213 cm)

estimate: $6,000–8,000

result: $5,670

Ann-Mari Forsberg

Kråkan rya carpet

estimate: $3,000–5,000

result: $2,500

Ann-Mari Forsberg

Kråkan rya carpet

5'8" × 8'1" (173 × 246 cm)

estimate: $8,000–10,000

Ann-Mari Forsberg

Stammen tapestry weave carpet

5'8" × 8'2" (173 × 249 cm)

estimate: $7,000–9,000

Ann-Mari Forsberg

Anna-Maris ljusa rya carpet

5'5" × 7'7" (165 × 231 cm)

estimate: $7,000–9,000

Ann-Mari Forsberg

Kråkan rya carpet

5'9" × 8'1" (175 × 246 cm)

estimate: $4,000–6,000
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