Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, figurative glass sculpture.

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, figurative glass sculpture. Sculptural form in clear solid glass with a stylised human head in profile, an integrated heart shape at the centre, and a bird figure positioned at the top of the curved structure. The surface shows lightly frosted areas and internal air bubbles, creating depth and optical effects in the glass. Unsigned. Origin: Sweden. Material: Glass. Dimensions: H. 20 cm, W. 15 cm. Period: c. 1970s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Bertil Vallien’s figurative glass works for Kosta Boda from the 1970s are characterised by symbolic imagery and a fusion of human and animal forms. Head and heart motifs function as visual metaphors for identity and emotion, while bird elements often contribute a poetic and narrative dimension to his sculptural language.