Glasfabriek Leerdam - Sybren Valkema - Sculpture, Appel en Peer - 11.5 cm - Glass - 1960

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John Laurance
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Selected by John Laurance

Thirty years' experience in decorative objects and two decades as shop owner.

Estimate  € 110 - € 160
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€47
NL
€42
BE
€37

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The unsigned, hand-blown glass apple and pear, titled “Appel en Peer”, were designed by Sybren Valkema and made at Glasfabriek Leerdam in the 1960s in light and dark brown tortoiseshell glass.

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These hand-blown glass apples and pears were designed by the influential Dutch glass artist Sybren Valkema (1916–1996) and manufactured in the 1960s at Glasfabriek Leerdam.

Both are made in light and dark brown tortoiseshell glass, which displays a warm amber glow and a characteristic swirled pattern.

The apples and pears form an iconic set within mid-century modern design — beloved by collectors of Leerdam glass and enthusiasts of Dutch glass art.

Condition: Very good

The set is carefully packed in reused packaging and shipped insured with Track & Trace.
Pickup can be arranged within 4 weeks after the auction.

These hand-blown glass apples and pears were designed by the influential Dutch glass artist Sybren Valkema (1916–1996) and manufactured in the 1960s at Glasfabriek Leerdam.

Both are made in light and dark brown tortoiseshell glass, which displays a warm amber glow and a characteristic swirled pattern.

The apples and pears form an iconic set within mid-century modern design — beloved by collectors of Leerdam glass and enthusiasts of Dutch glass art.

Condition: Very good

The set is carefully packed in reused packaging and shipped insured with Track & Trace.
Pickup can be arranged within 4 weeks after the auction.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Glasfabriek Leerdam
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Glass
Artist
Sybren Valkema
Title of artwork
Appel en Peer
Signature
Not signed
Year
1960
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
11.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
62
Objects sold
100%
Private

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