Hi Louisa,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The Orrefors website notes Gunnar Cyrén (1931–2013) was a Swedish glass artist, silversmith, and industrial designer. He studied in the metal department at one of Sweden's most prestigious art and design universities.

In 1959, Cyrén was hired at Orrefors glassworks and became head of design ten years later. His major works for Orrefors include the Pop Glass collection from the 60s and the stemware in the Nobel set, which he designed for the Nobel Banquet in 1991. The Nobel collection is used at the annual banquet in Stockholm City Hall to this day and is still available in Orrefors’ assortment. His work was exhibited many times during his career at Heller Gallery in New York City.

Gunnar Cyrén received numerous distinctions, including the Prince Eugen Medal from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, the Swedish Royal Scholarship, and the Lunning Prize. In 1992, he was also awarded the title of professor by the Swedish government.

Cyren's designs were adapted to both colored and clear glass, with his colorful patterns and pieces being considerably more preferred, favored and valued by collectors.

While I haven't been able to find this exact pattern, based on the auction results of similarly colorful examples, I would expect this to sell for between $300 and $500.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A near vintage cobalt blue glass centerpiece bowl
designed by Gunnar Cyren for Orrefors, dated 1993
Of asymmetrical section, the sides with fields of pale blue dots on cobalt grounds divided by vertical stripes, signed underneath.
Height: 10-1/2 inches; diameter: 13 inches
CONDITION: this appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia