Lot 33: Carl Einar Andreas Forseth (1892-1988) Study for the Golden Hall 1921-23 for Vereinigten Werkstätten fur Mosaik und Glasmalerei August Wagner, Berlin, glass tesserae height 59 3/4in x 16in (162cm x 40.5cm)

Carl Einar Andreas Forseth (1892-1988)
Study for the Golden Hall1921-23for Vereinigten Werkstätten fur Mosaik und Glasmalerei August Wagner, Berlin, glass tesseraeheight 59 3/4in x 16in (162cm x 40.5cm)

The present lot was created as a study for part of the monumental mosaic that was created for the Golden Hall in Stockholm from 1921 to 1923. The work would become known as Swedish artist, Carl Einar Forseths greatest work. Forseth drew inspiration for the Byzantine style of the scheme during his time spent in Instanbul.Provenance: August Wagner ArchiveFlorian WagnerPrivate Collection, London, acquired from the above, 1982Acquired from the above, 2003Thence by Descent