Hugo Elmqvist, Vase 'Swallows', c. 1900

Hugo Elmqvist, Vase 'Swallows', c. 1900, H. 17.5 cm. Bronze, cast, brown patina. Signed: HE, another character (incised). On then bottom: workshop mark, IX, M (embossed).,
Condition Report: Elmqvist studied in Stockholm, Rome and Paris. He dealt intensively with new, improved types of bronze casting process by inventing a new modeling compound, as well as a gas-permeable molding compound and finally even a special casting furnace with improved air supply and spiral fires.