Up for bid is a very fine large Orrefors “Expo” crystal vase
with engraved decoration by Sven Palmqvist.
The vase is 13 inches tall by about 6 inches in diameter and is made of
heavy clear crystal. It has engraved and
etched decoration of a woman in a long flowing dress, holding a bundle of flowers,
with blossoms falling to the ground and blowing around the rest of the
exterior. It is signed “Orrefors Palmqvist
1718 / 2600 BJP” on the base, as well as “EXPO441”. Supposedly these Expo pieces are one of a
kind.
Condition on the piece is good. There are no chips or cracks, but there are a
few deeper scratches and scuffs on both the exterior and interior. There is normal wear to the foot rim. A fine piece of Swedish art glass!