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THBBertil Vallien (Swedish, b. 1938) Barca 1 Studio Art Glass Sculpture
Lot 1667
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$4,000 - $6,000
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Jun 17, 2020 - Jun 29, 2020
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2020-06-17 12:00:00
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Bertil Vallien (Swedish, b. 1938) Barca 1 Studio Art Glass Sculpture, late 20th century, sand cast on a pierced copper foundation, depicting a head floating in a crystal-filled boat, stand, incised artist's signature "B. Vallien RP 598," ht. 6 1/2, lg. 22 1/2 in.
Note: Bertil Vallien is a contemporary Swedish artist, best known for his uncanny, ethereal, sand-cast glass sculptures. Born in 1938 in Sollentuna, Sweden, Vallien studied drawing early in his life at the Konstfack School of Arts, Crafts, and Design in Stockholm before pursuing an interest in ceramics throughout much of his youth. He entered the ceramics department at Konstfack in 1955 and subsequently pursued a career in industrial ceramic production, which lasted over a decade.
His works are mystical, coded representational forms that evoke the aesthetics of Primitivism, archeology, and ancient runes. Often featuring haunting faces or figural forms, Vallien's sculptures are manufactured through an industrial process originally intended for metalworking, melding material with process in complex ways that harken back to the Functionalism and the populist roots of Modernism. Vallien's work has gained international critical attention in recent years, leading to lecturing positions in the United States and Japan, and exhibitions at such institutions as Litvak Gallery in Tel Aviv and PAN in Amsterdam. (artnet)
Estimate $4,000-6,000
No visible damage or repairs. The copper sheathing on the outside bottom of the piece was some wear where it rests in its wire cradle. See additional images. Includes custom crate for shipping.
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. - Shipping Info
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