iNVISeDGE

Background Info and Provenance

This listing also appears on the iNVISeDGE website so can be cancelled at any time.

A VINTAGE Kosta enameled bowl engraved to the base (Kosta 57203 Warff). To my knowledge this means the piece was designed in 1972- the 72 (after the 5 is the year of production). This is an incredibly rare piece designed by Ann and Goran Warff BEFORE Kosta and Boda amalgamated (in 1976). I have only seen a handful in this style over the last 20 years. They were done in very limited numbers due to the complexity of the construction. The bowls are particularly rare- I can’t find any for sale in a retail situation worldwide at the moment. I recently sold one of the vases in the same design and found several values for the vase at that time- one sold on 1stdibs for US$2000 (approx. AU $2750). A pair of the vases was auctioned in Christies of New York in 2012 and there was also one of the vases on-line in the Modernism Gallery in Florida USA for US $950 (approx. AU $1300).

This is a rare piece of glass history by highly-esteemed artists. There’s a real allure to vintage Kosta (Boda) and this piece is one of Warff’s most highly-regarded designs. I love the rawness of this style. There’s a dynamic display of colour and movement that seem to capture the essence of a meteor shower at sunset. The awe-inspiring feeling of this rare cosmic event takes me over whenever I experience this one. The complexity of the craftsmanship is just as inspiring. The sparkling flow of colour created by the enamels in the crystal is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. This effect has been achieved in multiple stages. The final stage allows bubbles and streaks of light to pass through the thick crystal. The bubbling of the dark tint applied in the final stages of the construction is fascinating- I have no idea how this would have been achieved. This piece exhibits creative experimentation at its best.

This is a highly-complex piece of art. These days this design attracts such attention that Christies of New York accepts it. There’s a decent amount of Kosta Boda out there, but this is one of the rarest of any Kosta (Boda) design I’ve ever had. This piece also retains the original Kosta decal label which cements its investment appeal. What’s also interesting about this one is that it has also been signed, “Bengt Heintze Kosta 1973”. Bengt Heintze produced some of Warff’s more complicated designs in the early-1970’s (including various unique pieces). This further adds to the allure of what’s on offer here.

This one will be passed from one generation to the next. Instead of adding to global pollution consider buying hand-made vintage pieces that have since inspired artists the world over- there are very few better ways to invest in your home and reduce landfill. This piece from 1972 is an obvious investment- values have steadily climbed over the years and this trend should only continue as more and more of our décor items get mass-produced by machines.

Condition and Dimensions

To be updated here shortly or find this information elsewhere online.

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Delivery and Pick-Up Information

Pick-up 5 minutes from BRISBANE city is accepted but postage is certainly preferred. For those needing pick-up this MUST be arranged before you click the Buy It Now button. POSTAGE is offered internationally. Below are careful estimates for postages prices. There may be variations to the postage fee after we pack your item (but this is rare and if applicable always minor).

Throughout Australia (unpacked, APPROX  PACKED approx. boxed size) - find postage estimates for this piece elsewhere online. POSTED FROM- Brisbane, AUSTRALIA.

I imagine this piece might pack to be X in cubic size. Postage will cost APPROXIMATELY,

ABOUT $ to Brisbane

ABOUT $ to Sydney

ABOUT $ to Melbourne

 and ABOUT $ to Perth as it should fit in a large satchel I’d say

This information is offered as an extra service for customers as a GUIDE only. The exact price for postage will be given to the buyer at check-out after the piece has been packed.  (I am correct with my postage estimate 95% of the time and if I’m out it’s by very little- it can also pack to be cheaper than expected.)

The above prices in grey include $2.95 for registered post (signature on delivery). These postage estimates given in grey in my description also include postage insurance to the start price or listing price for the item.

OUR PACKING

A charge of $4.00 is included in the fee above to cover the cost of searching for and storing used packing materials. With the millions of cardboard boxes that end up as landfill every year we don’t believe in supporting the manufacture of boxes for post. Instead of buying new boxes and packing materials and passing this cost onto our customers we spend considerable time sourcing used boxes and then fashioning boxes to fit each item. We do the same for bubble-wrap and foam pieces. This requires a large investment of time, energy, ingenuity, organization and storage space- it is much easier and cheaper to buy new packing materials but I can’t justify taking the easy way out when so much packing material ends up as landfill. Our $4.00 charge does little to pay for the time (and storage) needed do this and to pack your item (there is also the time needed to bike the package to the post office). This is something we’re happy to do for our customers and the environment. We appreciate your support in this area.

Payment

Our preferred payment option is DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT. Thanks. (We are forced by ebay to offer PayPal and reluctantly do so. PayPal is owned by ebay and generates extra revenue on top of ebay’s various commission fees.) Cash on pick-up is also available. Payment by Australia Post money order may also be available but with prior communication through ebay only.

PayPal works easiest for International transactions.

Our Story and Viewings

My online store operated in Sydney for 8 years from 2002. I then moved interstate and operated in Brisbane city for almost 3 years. In March 2013 I moved to the North of Brisbane and now are back near Brisbane City. (iNVISeDGE has now been my full-time occupation for over 22 years.) Click on the ABOUT ME tag above if you have further interest in the story of our online store (which has since been removed by ebay).

Viewings of decorative arts items will usually be possible- send me a message and/or phone number if the photos and description don’t meet your needs or look elsewhere online for more photos and information about this piece.

Read my 1200+ feedback comments (ALL for vintage furniture/decor SALES- 100 or so are from repeat customers). I have no negative feedback after operating on ebay for over 20 years. I have had items go all over the world including furniture (sight unseen) and customers have always been happy. I ask that you don’t expect perfection but you can expect I’ll do everything that’s reasonably possible to make you happy with your choice to support my business.