an ariel glass vase, Orrefors 1938, provenance Gustaf Bergqvist.
Drop-shaped with decoration of a rider, floral ornamentation etc. in red-violet against a blue background, signed Orrefors E. Öhrström 1938. Height 17.8 cm.
A few very small scratches.
Gustaf Bergqvist (1875-1955), master glassblower at Orrefors and brother of Knut Bergqvist, thence by descent within the family. Gustaf Bergqvist collaborated with Edvin Öhrström in the creation of Ariel glass. Acquired in 1987 from Gustaf Bergqvist's grandchild for the Andres Laszlo Jr. Collection.