Collection record · Samlingsdokument
Embroidered Christmas wall hanging — “A good Christmas feast with Christmas candles and the Christmas pig”
Catalogue no. BND-740430292
$599
Converted from SEK · charged in SEK
Rare antique Christmas wall hanging (bonad) from the first half of the 20th century, most likely 1920–1945. The front is embroidered: "En god Julespis och Julegris, med Juleljus." On the back, the verse continues: "Helfire när äterut bag til." The final line is not modern Swedish, but an older Danish/Norwegian Christmas greeting, strongly suggesting that the piece was made in Denmark or Norway — or produced for export between the countries. The motif shows a Christmas pig, a Christmas feast table, and Christmas candlelight in a simple, embroidered Art Nouveau/folk-art inspired decoration. The hand-stitched red edging and linen ground fit the period well. A faint blue stamp is visible on the back with a star or symbol, numbers, and possibly a company name; unfortunately it is too smudged to be read with certainty. Christmas bonads are generally far rarer than proverb bonads and have their own circle of collectors. Handmade — each bonad is unique, 1 of 1. Good used condition with minor signs of age and wear. No returns (see purchase policy).
Condition of sale
Sold as seen · Antique textiles
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