For those familiar with Swedish cultural history, the name Hedberg is well-known. The family has contributed a long line of cultural personalities over the years. Among them is, of course, the author and actor Frans Hedberg, who was married to actress Amanda Broman. They were the parents of author and playwright Tor Hedberg, Drama Theatre director and curator at Thielska Gallery, artist Bengt Hedberg, and translator Walborg Hedberg. Other members of the Hedberg family could be listed here, but instead, let us focus on some of the objects in the 50-lot themed auction, ”Hedbergiana,” now presented by Stockholms Auktionsverk Sickla.

A table clock in neo-Gothic style boasts its sacred character, placed alongside a silver cream jug that explodes in neo-Rococo, which actually pairs beautifully with Simon Gate’s delicate Draper bowl. Add to this classic salon painting, a varied selection of writings, and a magnificent mirror, and you’ll have part of the offerings in the Hedbergiana theme.

August Strindberg’s ”Free Thinker, Dramatic Draft” naturally stands in a class of its own and would be a prized addition to any library.

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