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Mikko Helander for Humppila, Finland Art Glass 'Multithread' Vase Circa 1960s, clear ovoid body of sommerso technique with coloured trailed 'threads' in the style of Vicke Lindstrand, signed to base.21.5cm highPrivate North-West collection of studio glass.Numerous small and light surface scratches.
"Fuga" Glass Bowl by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors With an Orrefors Engraved Vase & a Tall "Bullicante" Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta The "Fuga" bowl circa 1956-62, in 'smoke' and with machine sculpted decoration inspired by Upsala Ekeby, the engraved vase no. 3821 and decorated with a bird, the "Bullicante" vase fully signed Kosta 41011 Lindstrand to base.The "Fuga" bowl 20.3cm diameter, the "Bullicante" vase 31cm highThe collection and stock of the dealer 'Nopinkcarpet'; known to many fellow dealers and international collectors from her decades of curating one of the best vintage and retro stalls in the country, her displays invariably featured high-standard lighting, glass including well-matched barwares and stylish ceramics with an uncompromising focus on quality throughout.Light generalised wear commensurate with age and use, no damages to note.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Orrefors Four "Stella Polaris" Bowls Designed 1939, comprising a large bowl in 'Ice Blue' and three clear bowls, all signed Orrefors to base.The 'Ice Blue' bowl 25.5cm diameterThe collection and stock of the dealer 'Nopinkcarpet'; known to many fellow dealers and international collectors from her decades of curating one of the best vintage and retro stalls in the country, her displays invariably featured high-standard lighting, glass including well-matched barwares and stylish ceramics with an uncompromising focus on quality throughout.Light generalised wear commensurate with age, no damage or other issues to note.
Collection of various glass Comprising: Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta Boda, 'Norsfiske' or fishing nets vase, with engraved decoration, signed 'Kosta LG 135' to the base, 15.5cm high, an attributed to Josef Schott glass vase decorated with fish amongst reeds, signed 'Schott 67' to the base, 20cm high, a Goran Warff for Kosta Boda green and blue crackle glass footed bowl, signed an numbered '77317' to the base, 17cm across x 8cm high and a Monica Backström (1939-2020) for Kosta Boda, glass mushroom, with original label and signed to the footrim, 15cm high approx (4) Very slight surface dust and dirt, would benefit from a gentle clean. Minimal wear and scratches, most notably to the bases as expected, otherwise seems ok.
Bo Borgstrom - Aseda - A 20th Century glass vase of rectangular form with elongated neck, in red, retains partial label, together with a Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta glass bowl with pale brown core, engraved signature, and a vase of ovoid form with elongated neck with control bubble decoration with red core, unmarked attributed to Kosta, tallest 32cm. (3)
Anna Ehrner (Swedish 1948-) for Kosta Ovoid Vase Circa 1980s, clear bodied with khaki rim and foot, the body sectioned in muted tones, signed Kosta 48206 Ehrner. 16.5cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Scratch to one side and several tiny nicks, would benefit from a professional polish, no other issues to note.
Timo Sarpaneva (Finnish 1926-2006) for Iittala Pair of "Bolero" Candle Holders & Five Others Including a set of three "Poppa" candle holders designed by Valto Kokko, all except single "Poppa" bearing Iittala label. "Bolero" candle holders 14.5cm diameter The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Light generalised wear but overall good without damage.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Two "Contour" Vases Circa 1950s, of teardrop and flattened ovoid form, both with internal black trailing, the former and taller signed LH 1238, the latter Kosta LH 1242. The taller 18cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society The smaller with a couple of very small surface nibbles, otherwise light generalised wear but no other damage to note.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Three Engraved Vases and Another Late 1950s, including two "Escaped" vases of oval outline featuring a deer mid-stride and a smaller flattened vase featuring four swans also designed by Lindstrand, together with a further vase featuring a peacock, no. BW297.The tallest 18cm highThe William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Three Vases Comprising a large tapered "Smoke" vase and two "May Green" vases, the taller circular and the smaller oval, all signed PL Holmegaard and variously numbered. The tallest 23cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society The smallest with fleabites to foot but otherwise light generalised wear, no damage to note.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Four Pieces of Glass Comprising a 1960s "Streamlined Fish" sculpture, a large "Leaf" dish, an engraved "Owl" sculpture and a green-tinted shaped sculpture or weight with engraved decoration depicting a deer, all signed.The fish 29cm longThe William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass.Fish with small chip to footrim, otherwise light generalised wear.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Orrefors Art Deco Engraved "Dancer" Vase Released 1935, no. L1441 in Catalogue 10, clear glass of hexagonal outline on circular 'smoke' foot, signed to base.23.8cm highThe William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass; for reference see Ricke (H.) & Thor (L.) (Eds.), Swedish Glass Factories Production Catalogues 1915-1960, pub. Prestel, p.109.Several small nicks to the edges, surface nicks to one of the plain sides, further light general wear commensurate with age.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Two Graduated "Fionia" Glass Bowls In ice blue colourway, both signed PL Holmegaard, the larger no. 14825, the smaller dated 1960. The larger 30cm wide The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Light generalised wear, no damage to note, smaller has several nibbles and further fleabites around foot.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta "Multi-Thread" Vase Circa 1960s, inverted ovoid form, the clear body with encased air bulb and helix-effect two-tone internal trailing, signed LH 1859. 13.3cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society A very small nick to base, otherwise very light generalised wear, good overall.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Large Engraved "The Source" Vase Released 1959, no. LG 258 in Catalogue 2, featuring three watering deer, signed to base with additional inscription From Friends at TL 1966.30.5cm highThe William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass; for reference see Ricke (H.) & Thor (L.) (Eds.), Swedish Glass Factories Production Catalogues 1915-1960, pub. Prestel, p.392.Some small surface scratches including one upper right of upright deer's snout, no chips or cracks.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta "Smoke Blue" Vase and Two Clear Glasses Circa 1950s/60s, all signed and variously numbered. The first and tallest 19cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society The tallest with scratches in a line to one side, smallest with small light scratches and tiny nicks.
Monica Backström (Swedish 1939-2020) for Kosta Boda Large "Terra" Vase Circa 2004, shaped spherical and pinched form, bearing Kosta Boda label and signed Kosta Boda M. Backström 7040346. 19cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society One tiny surface nick or imperfection from manufacture, one tiny and light scratch, overall good and well presented.
An Orrefors wave cut flared circular bowl, designed by Simon Gate, raised on a small black foot, engraved marks to base with numerals '400/8', diameter 30.3cm, together with a similar vase with wave cut detail on a black foot, engraved mark 'Of 1934', height 22.3cm, a bowl cut with concentric circles beneath a dentil rim, on a black foot, unmarked, diameter 26cm, a Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors vase raised on a black foot, height 25.8cm, another Simon Gate black footed bowl, an Orrefors vase with cut decoration, probably designed by Olle Alberius, height 19.5cm, and an Orrefors optic moulded globular vase, probably designed by Edward Hald, height 15.5cm. Provenance: from the collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.
Göran Wärff, a collection of mid Century Scandinavian glass ware, to include, a textured glass bottle vase, of octagonal sleeve form, height 30cm, a carafe of square form and high drawn cylindrical collar and beaked rim, a sleeve vase with bubble inclusions and push up base, and a Calypso Crystal glass ice pail by Vicke Lindstrand, fitted metal swing handle, height 11cm. (4)
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Rare "Greenland (Grønland)" Bowl Signed PL Holmegaard and dated 1961. 22.7cm diameter, 7.2cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Surface scratches to interior and small nibble to foot, no other damage or issues to note.
Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) for Iittala Large "Savoy" Vase Designed 1936, this produced circa 2000 in pale green colourway, bearing Iittala label and signed Alvar Aalto Iittala to base. 20.7cm wide, 16cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Alvar Aalto's ten vase designs won first prize at the 1936 Karhula-Iittala Glass Design Competition with this design, taking inspiration from the waves ('aalto' in Finnish) of the sea, widely recognised as one of the most important pieces of design of the 20th century, rejecting as it did the geometric lines of Art Deco to embrace the organic and asymmetrical forms of nature - his fellow Finnish designer Timo Sarpaneva would also explore this theme with his celebrated "Orkidea" vase, an example of which is also included in this collection. To read more about Alvar Aalto please visit our Modern Design Directory: https://www.wilson55.com/modern-design/alvar-aalto/ Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Good condition, no damage or issues to note.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta "Dark Magic" Vase and Shaped Dish The former circa 1958-59 in "Midnight Blue" colourway and signed Kosta LH 1605, the latter clear cased with "Raspberry" interior, with etched Lindstrand Kosta stamp and signed LH 1006. The vase 11.5cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Vase with a series of tiny surface abrasions to one side but no other issues and presents well, dish with some very small nicks and scratches.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Group of Four "Ice Blue" Wares Comprising a "Herzen" vase, corresponding miniature and two further tapered vases, all signed PL Holmegaard and variously numbered. The larger "Herzen" vase 14.5cm wide, 10cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society The taller tapered vase with small chip to foot, otherwise fleabites and nibbles at feet, light generalised wear but no other damage to note.
Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Two Graduated "Chanterelle" Vases Circa 1950s, clear to smoked glass, the larger with etched Lindstrand Kosta stamp and signed LH 1029, the smaller signed LH 1030 Kosta. The taller 11.3cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Very light generalised wear but overall good condition.
Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Iittala "Small Goldcrest (Pikku Hippi)" Miniature Glass Bird Introduced 2004, "Smoke" colourway with black spots, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Iittala label. 7cm long The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. To read more about Oiva Toikka please visit our Modern Design Directory: https://www.wilson55.com/modern-design/Oiva-Toikka/ Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Good condition, no damage to note.

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