$250
Gjertrud Hals Lava Monumental Textile Vessel, Norway, 1990, cotton, flax, hemp, and silk fibers, ht. 30 3/4, dia. 37 in. Note: Hals was educated as a tapestry weaver, however, she soon started experimenting with other techniques. Her breakthrough came in the late 1980s with "Lava," a series of urns made of cotton and flax pulp. These vessels mark her transition from textile to fiber art. Estimate $300-500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-12-08