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    31 October 2006

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    • Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-
    Lot 118

    Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981)

    GROUP OF FOUR VASES

    Price realised

    GBP 6,600

    Estimate

    GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000

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    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 and exhibited

    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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