There's a little bit of Emil in Lönneberga in all of us. Many can probably recall and share (aha!) various daring pranks from their childhood years. However, far fewer of us have the talent and gift, like Emil, to transform a piece of wood into a piece of cultural history with just a sharp Morakniv.
Döderhultarn paved the way for this form of expression, followed later by names like Reimhultarn, Rugstorparn, Calle Örnemark, among others. Thelin & Johansson take this opportunity to honor all more or less known artists with a themed auction featuring around 80 lots, including farmers, fishermen, spot-on caricatures, and most importantly, as it should be, lots of old men and women!
The question remains whether these works were created in a moment of distraction or if the artists were actually “contemplating their pranks.”
Warmly welcome!
