Lot 285: Handblown Leerdam crystal vases, designed by Frans Molenaar

MOLENAAR, Frans (Dutch 1940 - 2015). A set of four white crystal vases, a carafe and a bowl, 1994-1998. A set of four white crystal vases, a carafe and a bowl, with a (hemi-)spherical base and a funnel-shaped vase, handblown by Royal Leerdam Kristal (Arie van Loopik?), all bottoms signed, except the carafe which served as a prototype, c. 1994, a variety of dimensions: 35.5 x 21 x 21 cm., 21.5 x 13 x 13 cm., 13.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm. (twice), 22.5 x 16 x 16 cm. (excl. handle), 17.5 x 27 x 27 cm. Small piece of glass chipped off (from the rim of the largest vase), else good. Other glass objects in good condition.

Mual, M., Frans Molenaar - Haute Verrerie, Maarssen: Blauw Media Uitgeverij BV, 1998, p. 64.