Auction alert: Modern & 20th Century Arts, Vintage Fashion and Textiles

Vintage Danish handmade wooden rocking horse by Kay Bojesen

Cotswold Auction‘s Modern & 20th Century Arts, Vintage Fashion and Textiles sale takes place
at their Cheltenham branch on Tuesday 9th Aug 2022, from 10am. There are 376 lots – a little bit of everything nice; vintage fashion, art glass, studio ceramics, mid century furniture and a good selection of fine art.

Bid live or leave bids via the Cotswold Auction’s website – Buyer’s premium of 22% +VAT with an online commission of 3%. Alternatively, bid via EasyLiveAuction or The Saleroom – check their websites for online commission charges.

The auctioneer doesn’t provide a packaging or shipping service – however, they recommend delivery companies on their website.

Alfred Daniels - Oil and alkyd on board "The Blue Boat, Hastings"

Lot 45: Alfred Daniels RBA RWA ARCA (1924-2015) Oil and alkyd on board
“The Blue Boat, Hastings”, coastal scene depicting fishermen fixing nets with blue boat in background, signed and dated 1994 lower left, bears Wood Hay Picture Gallery label verso, 54.5cm x 64cm and Wood Hay Picture Gallery Exhibition notes detailing the painting and an Alfred Daniels information pamphlet from Rona Gallery, London
Estimate: £500 – £800

Rosenthal Studio Line vase, bowl and plate

Lot 70: Rosenthal Studio Line
Porcelaine Noire “Goddess” bowl designed by Bjorn Wiinblad (h. 14.5cm, diam. 23.5cm), a Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad studio line vase from “1001 Nights” series (h. 22.5cm) and a Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad studio line dish from the “Aladdin and his Magic Lamp” series (3)
Estimate: £60 – £100

Bitossi Rimini Blu rectangular slab vase by Aldo Londi

Lot 121: Bitossi Rimini Blu rectangular slab vase by Aldo Londi
Signed “Italy” and numbered 727/21 to base (h. 22cm)
Estimate: £30 – £50

Orrefors clear crystal decanter designed by Edward Hald

Lot 132: Orrefors clear crystal decanter designed by Edward Hald
Of shouldered rectangular form with silver collar, signed and no’d to base, retains foil label (h.28.5cm) together with another Orrefors clear crystal decanter designed by Sven Palmqvist, long neck and faceted body, signed and no’d to base.  (h.33.5cm) (2)
Estimate: £50 – £80

V Nason & C. Murano glass model of a bull

Lot 134: V Nason & C. Murano glass model of a bull
In graduated brown colourway (height.14cm, length 23cm)
Estimate: £50 – £80

Mid-century rocket floor lamp

Lot 168: Mid-century rocket floor lamp
Possibly by Novoplast, teak tripod frame with fiberglass shade, 112cm high
Estimate: £50 – £80

Clark Eaton asymmetrical teak framed mirror

Lot 170: Clark Eaton asymmetrical teak framed mirror
Bears label verso, together with a rounded rectangular teak framed mirror (2)
Estimate: £30 – £50

Vintage Danish handmade wooden rocking horse by Kay Bojesen

Lot 176: Vintage Danish handmade wooden rocking horse by Kay Bojesen
1950/60s, stamped to base of seat “Kay Bojesen, Copyright, Denmark”, approx 47cm high (we named him ‘Slipnir, the name of Odin’s horse!)
Estimate: £200 – £400

Mary Quant orange wool mini dress

Lot 299: Mary Quant orange wool mini dress
Breast pocket, belt with circular buckle, full length sleeves, labelled Mary Quant’s Ginger Group, made in England, back zip fastening, one belt loop unstitched, invisible repair on the back close to the zip, a small hole to left shoulder and a little wear to the belt
Estimate: £80 – £120

French 1920's museum quality black net flapper dress

Lot 337: French 1920s museum quality black net flapper dress
Embroidered with tiny beads in pink, red, cream and black, with sequin edges sleeveless, no slip, scalloped hem – this dress was originally purchased by the vendor from Antiquarius in the Kings Road, SW3  in 1979 and has been in her collection ever since.
Estimate: £400 – £600

R is for… Rorstrand

'R is for... Rorstrand' blog post banner

detail of a pear from a Rorstrand pottery dish | H is for Home

Swedish ceramic production has been dominated by 3 firms – Gustavsberg, Upsala-Ekeby and the subject of today’s blog… Rorstrand.

'Pop' series teapot by Inger Persson for RorstrandPop series teapot by Inger Persson

Rorstrand is in fact, the 2nd oldest porcelain manufacturer in Europe, having been established in 1726. However, most of its early production was based on successful ranges developed by other factories.

'Koka' teapot by Hertha Bengston for Rorstrand | H is for Home
Koka
range by Hertha Bengston

The arrival of Alf Wallander as Art Director in 1895 was very significant. The factory began producing original, distinctive and innovative ceramics of its own.

Small 'Eden' lidded pot by Marianne Westman | H is for HomeEden range by Marianne Westman

'Eden' casserole dish by Marianne Westman | H is for Home

Rorstrand has attracted some of the most talented artists & designers of the day. Names such as Edward Hald, Louise Adelberg, Carl-Harry Stalhane, Hertha Bengston, Gunnar Nylund, Marianne Westman, Inger Persson and Bertil Vallien.

Stoneware ewers by Gunner NylundStoneware ewers by Gunner Nylund

The mid-twentieth output is our own personal favourite – with its simple stoneware designs & informal tableware ranges such as Picknick and Eden.

Rorstrand 'Picknick' serving trayPicknick serving tray

Rorstrand 'Ark' plate and bowlArk plate and bowl

Over the years, there have been various mergers & takeovers within Swedish ceramics – the ‘big three’ firms are today part of a single conglomerate – Designer Oy.

Rorstrand 'Granada' pattern milk jug | H is for HomeGranada pattern milk jug

Rorstrand is still producing great ceramics – take a look at their current designers & ranges.

Of the recent output, we’re fond of the Grade tableware designed by Pia Torwell in 2000 – simple, functional & beautiful.

Rorstrand 'Grade' ceramic kitchen/tablewareGrade kitchen/tableware

For more information about Rorstrand & Swedish ceramics in general check out the books listed below. They’re packed full of images!

Additional images courtesy:
Fischler, George & Gould, Barrett: Scandinavian Ceramics and Glass 1940s to 1980s
Fiell, Charlotte and Peter: Scandinavian Design