Kosta Lindstrand The Girl and the Stocking, 1950s Engraved Swedish Crystal Vase, Tasteful Nude

Vicke Lindstrand designed this vase while working as artistic director at Kosta Glassworks in Sweden (before they became Kosta Boda.) He called it "The Girl and the Stocking," and it's one of a series of mod, chic women he drew to be immortalized in glass.

The vase is 6 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, and 2 inches deep, and it weighs nearly 4 pounds. It has a few small scratches on the back - just the normal wear and tear. I don't think it detracts from the image at all. It's an impressive piece!

The artist, Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) was born in Goteborg, Sweden, and started his career with Orrefors in 1928, where he remained until 1940. In 1950 he joined Kosta Glasbruk as an artistic director. He was the dominant designer until his retirement in 1973, lending his name to many now classic designs. As a glass designer, textile and ceramic designer, and painter, he is considered a pioneer of Swedish art. (He is also my favorite Swedish artist, and the one whose work I collect most.)