Large Expo Vase attributed to Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden, 1973

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A heavy art glass vase of the expo series designed by olle alberius for orrefors, sweden in 1973. Orange glass … Read more A heavy art glass vase of the expo series designed by olle alberius for orrefors, sweden in 1973. Orange glass with a very thick crystal clear glass overlay internaly decorated with a black spiral. Signed with: "orrefors expo a 247 73 olle alberius". Weight 6.6 kilos (14 lb). A rare piece of mid-century modern scandinavian glass design.

olle alberius (1926 - 1993) was a swedish glass designer and ceramicist. Among other things, he was one of the orrefors artists who brought the ariel glassblowing technique to perfection. Measures: height: 5.71" (14.5 cm) diameter: 6.3" (16 cm)

literature reference: ?alfons hannes, die sammlung wolfgang kerner, glas des 20. Jahrhunderts - 50er bis 70er jahre, frauenau 1989, page 110. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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