Bertil Vallien, Åfors/Kosta Boda, Sweden, ca. 1970-1980.
Square vase in frosted glass with a matte surface and relief decoration. Decorated with geometric panels and a stylized bird motif in relief on the sides.
Bertil Vallien, Åfors/Kosta Boda, Sweden, ca. 1970-1980.
Square vase in frosted glass with a matte surface and relief decoration. Decorated with geometric panels and a stylized bird motif in relief on the sides.
• Manufacturer / origin: Åfors/Kosta Boda, Sweden
• Designer: Bertil Vallien (b. 1938)
• Material: Glass, frosted/etched surfaces
• Dimensions: H. 16 cm, W. 9.5 cm
• Signature / mark: Engraved signature "B. Vallien", model reference and artist’s symbol
• Period: Ca. 1970-1980
• Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of use
A decorative and collectible piece of glass art by Bertil Vallien, where the bird motif and geometric patterns highlight his symbolic and sculptural design language.
Bio:
Bertil Vallien (b. 1938) is one of Sweden’s most influential glass artists. He worked extensively at Åfors Glassworks, later integrated into the Kosta Boda group. Vallien is internationally recognized for his sand-cast glass, rich in symbolism and experimental techniques, and his works are represented in major museums and collections worldwide.
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