AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s
AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s
AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s
AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s
AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s
AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s
AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s
AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s
AnyesAttic Glass Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s

Bertil Vallien for (Kosta) Boda, Network Series, Miniature Art Glass Bottle Vase, 1970s - 80s

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THE ITEM

This elegant handmade work of Swedish art glass is by Bertil Vallien (b. 1938 - ), celebrated glass artist, sculptor, ceramist and designer. 

This particular piece is a miniature of the collectable 'Network' series. The flask form is composed of a frosted and mildly iridescent neck and the body is overlaid with a white frit glass that creates a snow-globe drifting effect. The piece is finished with a fine, cross-hatch mesh design, which was impressed into the surface of the body of the bottle when the glass was blown against metal screening.

CONDITION

Excellent, no chips, cracks or repairs, please do see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the base is engraved with 'BODA, ARTIST COL, B VALLIEN 48012'. The vase is also labelled with the 'Handmade, Boda, Sweden' label. 

MEASUREMENTS

Height: c. 3.8" / 9.6 cm x c. 2" / 5.1 cm in width x depth: 1.2" / 3 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.1 kg / 86 g

NOTES

Glass will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Born 1938, Bertil Vallien was only 15 when he left home, drawn by the allure of the big city. After a series of occasional jobs, as a window-dresser at one of the main department stores in Stockholm, and as an apprentice in his father's decorating firm, Vallien would eventually decide to become an artist which would lead him into the world of ceramics. The guidance he received in his early career included that of Stig Lindberg - one of Sweden's foremost designers of ceramic art and one of the leading designers for Rörstrand in the 1970's.

A demonstration of Vallien's sand casting process: https://youtu.be/hjW7qoLvwYw

Today, Vallien is one of the most well-known representatives of 20th century Swedish ceramic and art glass design and is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design as well as abroad in the Everson Museum of Art of New York. 

Valiien's works have only become more collectable over the years with sculptures from his Head and Journey (Boat) series fetching up to $20,000 USD.