Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard pair of signed Eskimo figurines

This is a interesting example of how lighting changes the look of clear glass. Hans has taken a series of photos of this pair - the same shot but with different lighting each time. Each picture looks good, I think, but each is different.

Swede, Christer Holmgren, designed for Holmegaard from 1957 to 1972. These pieces bear the "C" monogram which identifies his work. His wife, Austrian, Christel Holmgren-Exner, also designed for the company in the latter years. I understand they are still alive and still designing. There seems to be some sort of fate at work in their lives in respect of their names - Christer marries Christel and the Holmgrens go to work for Holmegaard. The female piece has a 7mm chip on the base (about 5/16ths of an inch). Not too big, but still, the price is reduced to compensate for this.

Male
Height: 13 cm (5.25 inches)
Width: 6 cm
Weight: 415 g
Engraved "Holmegaard 280800" and a C-monogram to the base
Condition: very light wear to the base aside from two 1mm fleabites, one or two light scratches elsewhere (longest 4mm)

Female
Height: 12.5 cm (5 inches)
Width: 6 cm
Weight: 370 g
Engraved "Holmegaard 281826" and a C monogram to the base Condition: very light wear to the base aside from a 7mm (about 5/16ths of an inch) chip to the back edge of the base (see pictures), a few light scratches elesewhere (longest 5mm)

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This item has sold for US $95.00

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