Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Figurative glass sculpture with human head in profile. Approx. 1970s.

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.