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Simon Gate (b. 1883, d. 1945)

Decanter, centerpiece and bowl of clear and blue sulphate glass, as well as two decanters of yellow and orange tinted glass. Not signed. Decanter with handle presumable a sample piece. Model Gs 65, GS 123. Made approx. 1918–20 by Orrefors and Orrefors-Sandvik, Sweden. H. 12.5–32 cm. Centerpiece: Diam. 21.6 cm. Bowl: Diam. 18 cm. (5)

Household glass from Orrefors from the time around 1918–20. Possibly made as test pieces at Orrefors before commencing production at Sandvik.

Literature: H. Ricke: “Schwedishe Glasmanufakturen 1915–1960”, p. 281.

Condition

Centrepiece with extensive surface scratches as well as fogged rim. In general patina due to age, including minor surface scratches. Tall yellow decanter is fogged on the inside of the bottom.

Auction

Modern art and design, 4 June 2019

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Estimate

3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

1,500 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
1,500 DKK