Hello, this item is an oil painting on cardboard attributed to Sverre Holm­sen (1906–1992), a Swedish ethnographer and writer known for his time in Tahiti during the 1920s and 1930s. The title “Varua Tahiti” translates to “Spirit of Tahiti,” and the work depicts a stylized female figure with strong features, painted in a modernist expressionist manner. While Holm­sen was primarily recognized as a writer, he was also active in painting, particularly inspired by his years in Polynesia. The presence of his signature on the front and the title inscription on the reverse, combined with provenance linking the painting to Estonia via the Sigtuna–Rakvere sister city aid program, adds a layer of historical and cultural interest.

From a market perspective, Holm­sen is not widely collected as a painter, so values remain modest compared to recognized Nordic modernist painters. However, works connected to his Tahitian period carry strong thematic appeal for collectors of Polynesian-inspired art. Considering the dimensions (30 × 30 cm), medium, and provenance, the fair market value would likely fall between $600 and $1,200.