Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 1958 Palma Series Textured Gold and Teal Floor Vase

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This stunning statement work of Swedish mid-century Modernist design is by Hjšrdis Oldfors (b. 1920 - d. 2014) for Upsala Ekeby. Oldfors was a celebrated Swedish ceramicist and designer, known for the many popular series she designed at Upsala Ekeby. Designed and in production from 1958, this particular piece with the form of a stylised bottle floor vase comes from Oldfors' Palma series.

The series is characterised by its highly tactile, textured dŽcor resembling the ridged petioles of palm leaves. The hand-painted decor is glazed with a base of rich and semi-matte Teal green, through which the Dark-Chocolate toned earthenware beneath can be seen at the ridges. The rich glaze graduates into the Golden Chartreuse dappling the length of the vase neck and ending with an accent of Ink black glaze on the interior.

Timeless in aesthetic style yet very representative of the mid-century Swedish Modernist design movement, the size and design of this Palma series work are very much sought after and rare to market.

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• Dimensions: Vase Height: c. 20.2" / 51.5 cm tall (from base to tallest point). Rim diameter: c. 4.7" / 12 cm x c. 3.3" / 8.5 cm. Diameter (across widest point): c. 6.1" / 15.5 cm. Base measurements: c. 5.9" / 15 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 4.8 kg / 4,755 g
• Condition: Very Good. There is mild surface wear that is commensurate with age, most noticeable as minor bruising to the glaze at the rim. The underside of the vase is inscribed with Upsala Ekebys stamp 'UE Sweden', bearing Oldfors 'HJ' monogram and the model number '5134'.

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• Fabric Content: Ceramic
• Vendor Colour Code: GREEN
• Vendor Style Code: 1311181136
• Andrews SKU: 6106-0051

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