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“Ambassador” lamps by Ulla and Gustav Kraitz

Creator: Ulla and Gustav Kraitz
Offered by: BAC

Description
Magnificent monumentally-scaled pair of “Ambassador” table lamps by renowned husband and wife ceramists Ulla (b. 1936) and Gustav (b. 1926) Kraitz, each base having generous ovoid forms with long attenuated necks glazed in an elegant smoky celadon craquelure, Sweden, 1970s. The rationalized forms, mannered proportions, and evocative celadon craquelure glazing to these lamps are typical to the Kraitz’s much sought-after work.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Glazed earthenware
Condition:	Good. Excellent condition to ceramic bases. Offered newly wired with washer or harp mount sockets.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	KRA102
Incollect Reference #:	310208

Dimensions

H.	19 in;	H.2.	38 in;	Diam.	9 in;
H.	48.26 cm;	H.2.	96.52 cm;	Diam.	22.86 cm;

Message from Seller:

A premiere design gallery for over two decades, BAC offers an unparalleled collection of fine 20th century European antiques selected with a connoisseur’s eye and an historian's rigor. Specializing in the very best of French and Nordic decorative arts and furnishing, BAC features work by design masters such as Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Axel Einar Hjorth, and Kaare Klint, as well as pieces by lesser known talents, chosen for their intrinsic quality and beauty.

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