Lot Essay
This scarce set perfectly encapsulates the waisted hourglass aesthetic that defined the New Look of the 1950s.
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SUITE OF SIX HOURGLASS VASES
Details
INGEBORG LUNDIN (SWEDISH, 1921-1992)
SUITE OF SIX HOURGLASS VASES
designed 1953, produced circa 1955 by Orrefors, clear blown glass
17¼ in. (44 cm.) high largest, 10 in. (25.5 cm.) high smallest
two with manufacturer's applied foil label (6)
SUITE OF SIX HOURGLASS VASES
designed 1953, produced circa 1955 by Orrefors, clear blown glass
17¼ in. (44 cm.) high largest, 10 in. (25.5 cm.) high smallest
two with manufacturer's applied foil label (6)
Literature
H. Ricke and U. Gronert, Glass in Sweden 1915-1960, Munich, 1986, p. 180. pl. 293 (examples illustrated).
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.