Bidspirit auction | Sven Palmquist (Swedish, 1906-1984) Orrefors

Sven Palmquist (Swedish, 1906-1984) Orrefors Fuga 1953 Ice Bucket - Sven Palmquist (Swedish, 1906-1984), ”Fuga” ice bucket for Orrefors (Sweden), designed in 1953, marked in relief on bottom ”fuga ORREFORS”, circa 1950s-1960s, 3-1/2” (H not including handle). Palmquist enrolled in the Orrefors engraving school in 1928 and later attended the Technical School in Stockholm and the Royal Academy of Arts and spent a few years studying in Paris. He returned to Orrefors in time to join the firm's contribution to the 1937 International Exposition in 1937. He pioneered several new art glass techniques at Orrefors and is well known for his Fuga bowls manufactured in different sizes and colors. His most important contribution to colored art glass is his Ravenna series which was inspired by early Byzantine mosaics. He retired in 1971. SHIPPING: In-house shipping available for this lot. Please refer to our shipping information here: https://www.epicauctionsandestatesales.com/auction-shipping-information/