Sale 7297
London
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31 October 2006
Price realised
GBP 6,600
Estimate
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) Group of four vases designed circa 1950, executed by Gustavsberg, stoneware with shaded 'hare's fur' glaze 12 5/8 in. (32 cm.) tallest, 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) shortest incised maker's and designer's marks (4)
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Literature
ed. D. R. McFadden, Scandinavian Modern Design 1880-1980, New York, 1983, p.163, pl.169 (examples illustrated) C. & P. Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, pp.200-201
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