Lot # 118 - Orrefors "Kraka" Art Glass Vase by Sven Palmqvist, mid-20th Century

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 20-Oct-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 27-Oct-2026 7:57:00 PM
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Description :

A beautifully executed mid-century Scandinavian art glass vase designed by the celebrated glass artist Sven Palmqvist (1906–1984) for the renowned Swedish glassworks, Orrefors.

This piece showcases Palmqvist's innovative Kraka technique, which he developed in 1944. The design features a rich cobalt blue inner core and neck, meticulously encased in a shimmering, hand-blown golden-yellow and blue fish-scale mesh pattern. The delicate geometric webbing creates a striking optical illusion of suspended netting trapped deep within the heavy, thick crystal walls.

The vase stands on a stable, thick polished base and features an elegant, gently flared collar neck.

Dimensions:Height: Approx. 6.5" Diameter: Approx. 6" at widest point

Markings:Diamond-etched signature to the underside base: [Insert the exact text etched on the bottom here, e.g., "Orrefors Kraka nr... Sven Palmqvist"].

Condition Report:Excellent vintage condition overall. The crystal remains remarkably clear and bright with rich color saturation. Surface presents minimal, appropriate light shelf wear to the underside base consistent with age. Free of chips, cracks, structural fractures, or internal mineral cloudiness


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