Arabia Finland ARA Kurt Ekholm Terracotta Vase, 1930's
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Up for auction is a lovely terracotta art vase from Arabia Finland. This rare vase was designed by legendary Kurt Ekholm (see artist info below). The vase features hand painted images of sailing ships on two sides of this stunningly beautiful vase. Smaller designs appear on the other sides of the vase. Those of you who have visited the Arabia Museum in Helsinki, Finland, have seen examples of the beautiful terracotta vases designed by both Kurt Ekholm and Kaj Franck. If you have not, I will be glad to provide you some of the photos I have taken at the museum. The vase is in Mint Condition. T are no cracks, flakes, fleabites, hairlines, repairs, pitting, scuffs, scratches, staining or crazing. In addition, the vase is water tested to ensure that t are no hidden issues present. The vase appears unused. Height: 6-1/4" (16 cm)Circumference: 17.5" (44 cm)Bottom markings: Arabia Made in Finland, ARA in an oval, KE/B (bottom right, hard to see)The vase weighs 1 lb. 9 oz. The shipping weight, doubleboxed for safety, will be in the 3- 4 lb. range. Kurt Ekholm (1907 - 1975) - ceramist, artistic director and rector Kurt Ekholm studied ceramic design at the Higher Applied Art Section of the Stockholm Technical School in 1928-1931. He worked at the Arabia factory immediately after graduating and in 1932 he became artistic director of the Arabia
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