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Jan and Berit Johansson – A Life with Glass

With bright colors and clear glass, Berit and Jan Johansson created artworks full of contrasts. Jan often explored subtly clear glass, while Berit preferred a more vibrant color palette. Despite significant differences in their artistic styles, they delved into each other's typical aesthetics. Examples of this are visible in their long, separate collaborations with Orrefors, where Berit designed series like "Haga" and "Nimbus" in transparent glass, while Jan introduced more color in "Mayflower."

Their careers spanned decades, both nationally and internationally. In addition to Berit's significant period at Orrefors between 1969 and 1983, she spread her works from Sweden to the rest of the world. Berit worked in various studio glassworks such as Pukeberg and Salviati in Venice, where she quickly established herself as a prominent figure in playful glass art.

Similarly, Jan's association with Orrefors began in 1969 and extended over almost 30 years of collaboration. He has been recognized as a master of crystal for his works showing aesthetic skill and a profound interest in technical aspects. Jan's glass art is often designed with polished details that guide light in unexpected ways, yet there's an underlying playfulness. Today, Berit and Jan are represented in some of the world's most prominent museums.

This themed auction, part of the estate of Berit and Jan Johansson, presents a deeper insight into their diversity and skill as glass designers. Through their works, we get to experience the rich production of two of Sweden's foremost glass designers and their place in art history.

 
124 items
Berit Johansson, cake stand with lid signed Vadstena.
Berit Johansson, cake stand with lid signed Vadstena.
Hammer price 
3 800 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson,
Berit Johansson,
Hammer price 
3 350 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, vase for Salviati, signed.
Berit Johansson, vase for Salviati, signed.
Hammer price 
7 000 SEK
Estimate
4 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, vases 2 pcs, one signed Sjöhyttan.
Berit Johansson, vases 2 pcs, one signed Sjöhyttan.
Hammer price 
1 500 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, "The Tree of Paradise" 2010.
Berit Johansson, "The Tree of Paradise" 2010.
Hammer price 
6 200 SEK
Estimate
5 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl signed and dated '91.
Berit Johansson, bowl signed and dated '91.
Hammer price 
1 120 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, signed and dated 2001 (?).
Berit Johansson, signed and dated 2001 (?).
Hammer price 
1 200 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, vase for Salviati Italy, signed.
Berit Johansson, vase for Salviati Italy, signed.
Hammer price 
5 700 SEK
Estimate
2 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, two unsigned sculptures.
Berit Johansson, two unsigned sculptures.
Hammer price 
950 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl for Salviati, signed.
Berit Johansson, bowl for Salviati, signed.
Hammer price 
2 054 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl signed Orrefors.
Berit Johansson, bowl signed Orrefors.
Hammer price 
2 600 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl, "Tuttifrutti" signed Reijmyre 2010.
Berit Johansson, bowl, "Tuttifrutti" signed Reijmyre 2010.
Hammer price 
2 200 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, unsigned sculpture.
Berit Johansson, unsigned sculpture.
Hammer price 
1 000 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, unsigned vase.
Berit Johansson, unsigned vase.
Hammer price 
800 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, signed sculpture.
Berit Johansson, signed sculpture.
Hammer price 
1 100 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, a silver ring, Orrefors 1975.
Berit Johansson, a silver ring, Orrefors 1975.
Hammer price 
2 800 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Jan Johansson, 2 sculptures unsigned Orrefors.
Jan Johansson, 2 sculptures unsigned Orrefors.
Hammer price 
800 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, footed bowl signed and dated '85.
Berit Johansson, footed bowl signed and dated '85.
Hammer price 
850 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl signed Orrefors 1972.
Berit Johansson, bowl signed Orrefors 1972.
Hammer price 
3 200 SEK
Estimate
2 500 SEK
Jan Johansson, vases 2 pcs unsigned.
Jan Johansson, vases 2 pcs unsigned.
Hammer price 
750 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, sculpture signed.
Berit Johansson, sculpture signed.
Hammer price 
947 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl ,signed, Orrefors 197o:s.
Berit Johansson, bowl ,signed, Orrefors 197o:s.
Hammer price 
2 300 SEK
Estimate
2 500 SEK
Jan Johansson, goblet, Graal, signed and dated Orrefors.
Jan Johansson, goblet, Graal, signed and dated Orrefors.
Hammer price 
2 700 SEK
Estimate
3 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl signed and dated Orrefors 1983.
Berit Johansson, bowl signed and dated Orrefors 1983.
Hammer price 
1 100 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl signed Orrefors 2006.
Berit Johansson, bowl signed Orrefors 2006.
Hammer price 
2 200 SEK
Estimate
3 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, sculpture 2017.
Berit Johansson, sculpture 2017.
Hammer price 
1 450 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, silver ring, 1960s.
Berit Johansson, silver ring, 1960s.
Hammer price 
600 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, 3 signed bowls, signed Orrefors.
Berit Johansson, 3 signed bowls, signed Orrefors.
Hammer price 
600 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl, signed, Orrefors 1970:s.
Berit Johansson, bowl, signed, Orrefors 1970:s.
Hammer price 
2 200 SEK
Estimate
3 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, 2 signed bowls.
Berit Johansson, 2 signed bowls.
Hammer price 
800 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, unsigned vase.
Berit Johansson, unsigned vase.
Hammer price 
750 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, 2 signed bowls from Sjöhyttan 1992.
Berit Johansson, 2 signed bowls from Sjöhyttan 1992.
Hammer price 
600 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Jan Johansson, Graal bowl signed and numbered Orrefors.
Jan Johansson, Graal bowl signed and numbered Orrefors.
Hammer price 
2 600 SEK
Estimate
4 000 SEK
Berit Johansson,
Berit Johansson,
Hammer price 
650 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Jan Johansson, unsigned Orrefors bowl.
Jan Johansson, unsigned Orrefors bowl.
Hammer price 
1 600 SEK
Estimate
3 000 SEK
Jan Johansson, unsigned graal vase
Orrefors 1970s.
Jan Johansson, unsigned graal vase Orrefors 1970s.
Hammer price 
1 800 SEK
Estimate
3 000 SEK
Jan Johansson, table and floor lamp Orrefors 1970s.
Jan Johansson, table and floor lamp Orrefors 1970s.
Hammer price 
1 500 SEK
Estimate
4 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, 4 plexiglass rings.
Berit Johansson, 4 plexiglass rings.
Hammer price 
450 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, vases and bowls 6 pcs signed.
Berit Johansson, vases and bowls 6 pcs signed.
Hammer price 
600 SEK
Estimate
2 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, vase for Salviati Italy, signed '91.
Berit Johansson, vase for Salviati Italy, signed '91.
Hammer price 
1 500 SEK
Estimate
2 500 SEK
Jan Johansson, vases, bowls, etc. 6 pcs Orrefors.
Jan Johansson, vases, bowls, etc. 6 pcs Orrefors.
Hammer price 
450 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, unsigned glass sculpture.
Berit Johansson, unsigned glass sculpture.
Hammer price 
400 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, bowl signed, Salviati.
Berit Johansson, bowl signed, Salviati.
Hammer price 
1 100 SEK
Estimate
2 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, silver and glass ring, 1960s.
Berit Johansson, silver and glass ring, 1960s.
Hammer price 
1 500 SEK
Estimate
3 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, 3 silver rings.
Berit Johansson, 3 silver rings.
Hammer price 
550 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, sculptures 2 pcs one signed 2015.
Berit Johansson, sculptures 2 pcs one signed 2015.
Hammer price 
350 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, vase for Salviati, signed and dated '91.
Berit Johansson, vase for Salviati, signed and dated '91.
Hammer price 
2 200 SEK
Estimate
4 000 SEK
Jan Johansson, table lamps 2 pcs Orrefors 1970s.
Jan Johansson, table lamps 2 pcs Orrefors 1970s.
Hammer price 
1 600 SEK
Estimate
4 000 SEK
Berit Johansson, 7 brass rings.
Berit Johansson, 7 brass rings.
Hammer price 
350 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, 2 bowls, one signed Pukeberg 2007.
Berit Johansson, 2 bowls, one signed Pukeberg 2007.
Hammer price 
350 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, unsigned sculpture.
Berit Johansson, unsigned sculpture.
Hammer price 
350 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Jan Johansson, vase signed, circa year 2000, Orrefors.
Jan Johansson, vase signed, circa year 2000, Orrefors.
Hammer price 
1 600 SEK
Estimate
2 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, sculptures 2 pcs not signed.
Berit Johansson, sculptures 2 pcs not signed.
Hammer price 
300 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, rings 5 pcs brass and white metal.
Berit Johansson, rings 5 pcs brass and white metal.
Hammer price 
300 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Berit Johansson, bangle and rings 4 pcs brass.
Berit Johansson, bangle and rings 4 pcs brass.
Hammer price 
300 SEK
Estimate
1 500 SEK
Jan Johansson, 3 signed bowls, Orrefors.
Jan Johansson, 3 signed bowls, Orrefors.
Hammer price 
1 500 SEK
Estimate
3 000 SEK