Description
Skruf Lars Hellsten
Cobalt blue vase with a relief that resembles the rough bark of a tree
Documentation | Signed |
Origin | Sweden |
Period | 1960-1969 |
Styles / Movements | Scandinavian Modern |
Manufacturer / Brand | Skruf by Lars Hellsten |
Materials | Art Glass |
Dimensions | W. 4.72 in; H. 6.69 in; D. 2.36 in;
W. 12.5 cm; H. 17.5 cm; D. 6.5 cm; |
Condition | Excellent condition – barely used with minimal signs of aging & wear |
Description | Well-known guitar-shaped vase in cobalt blue with a relief that resembles the rough bark of a tree.
The glass objects by Lars Hellsten are often inspired by nature, including these “bark” vases. These vases owe their name to the whimsical relief in the glass, which looks a lot like tree bark. Lars Hellsten , born 1933, is a Swedish glass artist . Hellsten was a designer at Skrufs glassworks from 1964 to 1972 and from 1972 at Orrefors glassworks . He has made several public embellishments, including for hotels and hospitals. Hellsten is represented at the National Museum in Stockholm. |
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