EDVIN ÖHRSTRÖM. Vase, "The girl with the doll", Orrefors 1939, Ariel, decor of girl's face, doll, teddy bear and ornaments in blue and pale pink and air bubbles.
| Sold for | 220 000 SEK |
|---|---|
| Klubbas | Closed |
| Hus | Stockholms Auktionsverk Nybrogatan 32 |
| Föremålet har klubbats. | |
Signed ORREFORS SWEDEN ARIEL No 220 E. Öhrström (handwritten signature). Height 20 cm.
HISTORY: This Arielvase has a very unusual decor. Previously, only one vase with the same decor has been sold at auction (Stockholms Auktionsverks Moderna auktion, May 2019. This vase had number 179). In all probability, only these two vases with this pattern have been made.
According to Orrefors' archive, the decor is called "Girl with doll" and it was first sold to a company called Forma in Helsingborg, was returned to the glassworks and then sold to AML Olsson in Malmö, who also returned it and then it was sold to NK in December 1945 for SEK 225. .
This is typical for many of the Ariel glasses produced at the outbreak of and during World War II, that is they were returned to the mill due to lack of demand.
PROVENANCE: Martin Kastengren, born June 7, 1891, died February 22, 1972 and his wife Gunny Kastengren, born Jepson, born June 11, 1893 and died November 27, 1972.
Martin Kastengren was Jur. Bachelor of Science and Economics (DHS). Minister (= Ambassador) in Calcutta, India 1932 - 1934, Consul General in New York, 1935 - 1946, Minister (= Ambassador) in Lima, Peru for Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador 1946 - 1953. The last post was as Minister (= Ambassador) in Canberra, Australia for Australia and New Zealand 1953 - 1957.
Martin and Henny's son married Dag Hammarskjöld's niece. The couple inherited the vase in 1972 and have since been given as a gift within the family.
Has resale rights.
Minor hit damage to body, occasional scratches.
