At the turn of the 20th century, Skåne Enskilda Bank was the country’s largest. When management planned for a branch office in Stockholm, they wanted it to be on a grand scale reflecting their prestige. The best bank architect of the time was Gustav Wickman. He built an elaborate, red sandstone edifice at Drottninggatan 5. Above the portal are these amazing carvings by sculptor GF Nording. The man and woman are allegories for trade and navigation. Notice how they are embracing a ship’s bow. Since 1979, the building houses government offices and is managed by the National Property Board.
