Lot of Assorted Art Glass Vases, including Kosta Boda

This lot consists of three distinct art glass vases, each exhibiting unique characteristics. The top vase is a squat, globular form crafted from translucent pink glass with a speckled, mottled effect, suggesting either controlled air bubbles or embedded color frit; its rim is slightly flared and appears to have a polished finish. The middle piece is a heavier, dark green glass vessel with a wide, almost flattened elliptical mouth and a relatively thick wall, lending it a substantial presence. It features a visible sticker with '27170-17' marked on it, likely an inventory or lot number. The bottom vase, of a similar squat, rounded form to the top pink one, is made from a variegated purple and clear glass, giving it a swirled appearance; it also has a flared rim and an inventory sticker '411'. All three pieces appear to be contemporary art glass, possibly from the mid-to-late 20th century to early 21st century, consistent with styles produced by companies like Kosta Boda, which is explicitly mentioned in the accompanying text. The craftsmanship indicates hand-blown or artisan-made glass, given the organic forms and color variations. The condition appears to be good, with no overt chips or cracks visible from the provided image, though minor surface wear or scratches may be present consistent with their age and use. The various colors and forms suggest they were designed as decorative items, likely for floral arrangements or as standalone sculptural pieces.

I have examined the provided image of this Lot of Assorted Art Glass Vases, including Kosta Boda. Based on this visual examination, the condition of all three vases appears to be good, with no obvious chips, cracks, or significant damage. Minor surface wear or light scratches are to be expected given their age and likely decorative use, but these are not discernible from the image alone. The forms and coloration are consistent with contemporary art glass production, particularly from the mid-to-late 20th century to early 21st century, aligning with styles associated with European makers like Kosta Boda. The explicit mention of Kosta Boda in the lot description is a significant factor. If indeed one or more pieces are verifiable Kosta Boda, it positively impacts value. The two squat, rounded vases show characteristics of artisan-made glass, potentially hand-blown. The dark green piece with the inventory sticker suggests mass production, though still art glass. Market conditions for contemporary art glass are stable, with demand for decorative pieces, especially from reputable makers like Kosta Boda. This lot offers variety in color and form, which can appeal to a broader buyer base. Several factors impact value here. The primary limitation is the inability to definitively authenticate any pieces as Kosta Boda or by any specific maker solely from the image. The presence of inventory stickers, while useful for tracking, does not confirm origin or artist. For full authentication, I would require in-person examination to search for etched signatures, pontil marks, or original labels. Provenance documentation (receipts, certificates of authenticity) would also be crucial. Without physical inspection or verifiable maker's marks, I must appraise these as 'attributed to' or 'in the style of' rather than definitively by a specific artist or company.