The Art of Glass
The month of September will be partly dedicated to the art of glass here at Bruun Rasmussen. We are already in the middle of examining, writing about and photographing the many items from a private Danish collection of glass art. The collection ranges from rare and expensive collectibles to more common decorative items, and the estimates range from DKK 2,000 to 100,000.
From Functionality to Artistic Value
The predominant component of glass is sand, which is heated and blown into solid form. The glass is unique in its ability to capture light, and its expression depends more than most other materials on the surrounding light. Because of this relation to light, glass has also played an increasing role in design as light has become a focal point for interiors.
For centuries, glass primarily had a functional purpose – as objects of use in the form of drinking glasses and bowls. From the middle of the 20th century, however, the purpose of glass changed from pure function to an artistic medium. Glass objects now take on many new shapes and colours inspired by the artistic movements of the contemporary times.
The transition period from mid-century until now abounds with creativity in terms of glass making, which is clearly demonstrated with the offered glass collection. In the period 1920-1960, especially three countries emerged as the biggest innovators of glass art: Italy, Sweden and Finland – each with their own distinctive style.
Glass Under the Hammer
One half of the glass collection will be offered at a traditional auction in Copenhagen in September, while the rest will be sold at subsequent online auctions.
As we get closer to the auctions, we will follow up with more details about the collection, so keep an eye on bruun-rasmussen.dk.
For further information, please contact:
Peter Kjelgaard: +45 8818 1191 · pkj@bruun-rasmussen.dk