Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda - Headman Blue

This remarkable fish fossil, elegantly presented in a gilded frame with a deep blue fabric background, originates from the remote and geologically significant Disco Island, located i...

Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic figurine of Indonesian woman. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 38.0 cm x W 12.0 cm.

A very important early work by Bertil Vallien b. 1938. Unique and monumental wall sculpture, hand painted and contour sawn wood. Made in Sweden 1966. One of a kind! The sculpture is depicting fishes in the water. It was commissioned by an optician in 1966. That is why the eyes are made of oval glass mirrors. They are also hiding the holes where you screw the sculpture to the wall. The sculpture would be great in a fish restaurant or in an indoor pool area. It will certainly make a statement wherever it will hang! A photograph depicting the artist in front of the sculpture is included (see image)! Fully signed and dated 1966 (see image). The sculpture is in 3 parts. The upper part is in one piece. The lower part is in 2 pieces. There are no problems hanging this on the wall. It is heavy but not that heavy. Measurements: The upper part, Lenght 226cm, height 68cm, 7cm deep. The lower part, Lenght 245cm, height 75cm, 7cm deep. As mounted as in the pictures: length 304cm, height 120cm. Total length if one put these pieces after one another, circa 475cm. You can put this sculpture on the wall with different combinations and variations. In 2017 Flint Institute of Arts in Michigan bought the "One million Dollar Boat". They paid one million dollars for the mixed media sculpture "Passage" made by Bertil Vallien. BERTIL VALLIEN EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 1963 - ongoing Freelance designer for Kosta Boda glassworks, Sweden 1963 - ongoing Independent artist/designer 1961-63 Studies in USA and Mexico 1961 University of Art and Design, Stockholm, Sweden PUBLIC COLLECTIONS (SELECTION) Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA HM de Young Museum, San Francisco, USA Yokohama Art Museum. San Francisco, USA Imagine Museum, FL, USA The State Hermitage museum, St. Petersburg, Russia Düsseldorf Museum of Fine Arts, Düsseldorf, Germany Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA The Art Institute, Chicago, USA National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden VIDA Museum, Sweden, permanent wing Everson Museum, NY, USA Museum of Fine Art, Boston, USA National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, Wa, USA JB Speed Art Museum, Louisville, USA The Prescott Collection at Pacific First Centre, Seattle, USA Detroit Art Institute, Detroit Il, USA Yokohama Art Museum, Yokohama, Japan The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany Mint Museum of Art and Design, Charlotte, NC, USA Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio, USA Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico Musée des Art and Design, The Louvre, Paris, France The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, Canada Rockford Museum of Art, Rockford, IL, USA Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, USA National Museum, Edinburgh, UK Flint Institute of Art, Flint, MI, USA AWARDS (SELECTED) Prince Eugen´s medal for outstanding achievement in art, conferred by the King of Sweden (1998) Gold medal, Royal Academy of Science, Stockholm, Sweden (2005) GAS Visionary Award (2020) Honorary doctorate, Växjö University, Sweden (2002) Artist of the future Award, Imagine Museum, FL, USA (2020) Visionaries Award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (2001) Medal for exhibition “Nine Rooms” at the 13th Biennale in Venice given by Instituto Veneto di Scienze ed Arti (2012) Young American award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (1961) Award in recognition of the promotion of Glass Art in the world, Museo del Vidrio Monterey, Mexico (2004) The Libensky Award, Seattle, WA, USA (2008) The Wilson Award, GAS, New Orleans, USA (2005) Urban Glass Award for >>Outstanding Achievement in Glass<< NY, USA (1998) Zweiter Coburger Glaspreis, Coburg, Germany (1985) BIBLIOGRAPHY (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Drawings, Ceramics, Glass, Staffan Bengtsson, Kosta förlag, Sweden 2012 Bertil Vallien, Nine Rooms, Publisher Marsilio, Italy 2008 Staven, Gunnar Lindqvist, Kamras/ Kamras förlag 2007 Transperent Bounaries, Ulla-Britt Edberg, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2006 Vallien, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2002 Somna Vakna, Matthew Kangas, University of Washington Press, London 2002 Fiat Lux, Johan Unger Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1998 Glass eats light, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1997 Headbook, Niclas Rådström, Publisher, Kamras/Kamras 1995 Anod, Peter Nilsson, Nordstedts förlag, Sweden 1990 Bertil Vallien, Gunnar Lindqvist, Carlson Bokförlag 1983 Sandcast, Ulf Thomas Moberg, Moberg Publisher EXHIBITIONS (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Vida Museum, Öland, Sweden 2019 Habatat gallery, Detroit, USA 2019 Schantz Gallery, Stockbridge-MA, USA 2018 Leger Gallery, Malmö, Sweden 2017 Gallery Schantz, Stockbridge, MA, USA 2017 Art Miami, Schantz gallery, Miami FL, USA 2017 Spritmuseet, Stockholm, Sweden 2016 Hawk Gallery, Columbus. OH, USA. 2016 Galleri Thomassen, Göteborg, Sweden 2016 Millesgården, Stockholm, Glasstress, Sweden 2016 Edsvik Konsthall, Edsvik, Sweden 2016 SOFA, Navy pier Chicago IL- USA 2015 Galleri Berengo, Muranoi, Italien 2014 Palazzo Guinigi, Lucca, Italien 2013 Gallerie Azur, Spa, Belgien 2011 Marina Barovier Galleria, Venedig, Italien 2011 Hawk Galleries, Columbus, OH, USA 2009 Imago Gallery, Palm Springs. CA. USA 2008 Etienne gallery.Oisterwijk, The Netherlands 2007 Heller Gallery, NYC, USA 2007 Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Il, USA 2006 Prince Eugen´s Waldermarsudde, Stockholm, Sweden 2005 Landkrona Konsthall, Landskrona, Sweden 2005 Röhsska Museet, Gothenburg, Sweden 2004 Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico 2003 Rockford Art Museum, IL, USA 2003 Glass Museum, International Centre for Contemporary Art, Tacoma, USA 2002 Cellier de Clairvaux, Dijon, France 2002 >>In Transit<< Gävle Museum 2002 Eremitaget, St. Petersburg, Ryssland 2002 The state Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia 2002 Konstindustrimuseet, Oslo, Norway 2001 Riihiimäki Museum, Finland 2000 Traver gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1999 Museum of Contemporary Art, Warsaw, Poland 1999 Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel 1998 Traver Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1998 The Bullseye Gallery Portland, OR, USA 1998 Museum of History, Stockholm, Sweden 1997 Museum of Arts, Indianapolis, USA 1997 Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA 1969 Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy PERFORMANCE 2012,18,19, 20 Rainshower, Kosta glassworks, Sweden 2007 Diamonds and Ashes, Music: Tomidas, Midnight session at Åfors glass...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare glazed ceramic figurine "Malin". 1970s. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: 18.0 cm x 12.0 cm.

Small stoneware sculpture by Bengt Berglund in a cute, whimsical shape, ocean blue glaze on top, unglazed from the middle and down. 

Sculpture, "De Tu" ("The two") by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Stig Lindberg made a series of sculptures in Parian ware. This one was made in a limited edition of 1000 copies.   

Lars Dan, Danish artist born 1960. Glazed stoneware sculpture. Organic, abstract form - according to the artist himself, the sculpture depicts people crawlin...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Baby. 1970s. Measures: 11 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Ceramic sculpture made by the Swedish-Estonian artist Mari Simmulson. Simmulson came to Sweden as a refugee during the second world war and started her career at Gustavsberg. Shortly...

Beautiful sculpture by Karl Hultström, Sweden, early 19th century. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Glue residue on cheek and neck, see last 3 pictures. Engraved on the b...

Lovely small anchor sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, sculpted from teak. Aquatic themes are recurring in Johnny Mattsson’s artistry, sailing and the arc...

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. "Mei" ceramic figurine from "Children of the World" series. 1970s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 10.0 cm x W 6.0 cm.

Kosta Boda, Sweden. Three art glass figures with engraved and hand-painted decoration. "The family". 1970s. Largest measures: 12 x 6 cm. Marked with year. In perfect condition.

Egg shaped glass sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt. The sides are cut to reveal the inside, creating a fascinating depth with optical effects. Made a...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden Large rare figurine of a Thai girl ("Thailändska") in hand-glazed ceramic. Late 20th century. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: 28.0 x 19....

Stunning stoneware sculpture by Gunnar Nylund in the shape of a shell. Beautifully executed with close resemblance to a real shell. Muted green glaze with a...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine from the "Children of the World" series. "Nils" 1970s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 13.0 cm x W 7.0 cm.

Hugo Liisberg for Saxbo. Lying deer in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in shades of brown. 1940/50s. Measures: 18 x 14 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Bust made by Doris Wahlberg in Sweden in the middle of the 20th century. Sculpture is made of clay with great details.

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark Sculpture in green art glass. Organic shape. 1960s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 7.5 cm x D 3.5 cm x H 14.5 cm.

“Räven” by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna – 1960s A rare and striking cast iron sculpture from the 1960s, designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Titled “Räven” (“The Fox”), this ...

Sculpture / bowl designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s. Largest measures: L 8 x H 6 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Turtle in glazed ceramics. 1970's. Measures: 8 x 4 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Dimensions: 25cm W, 15,5cmH, 14cm D Condition: Good Has a small chip on the edge of the tip op the tea pot see photos Period: 1980’s Origin: Sweden Designer: Kjell Engman Manufactu...

"Kaskad" sculpture by Swedish Artist Folke Truedsson. Made in 1971 in Sweden. Aluminum and carrara marble. Good vintage condition with age related and patina. Signed with label on th...

Rare lion sculpture designed by Anna Petrus. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.

Swedish and other glass artists, including Mats Jonasson. Nine figures of animals in clear art glass, 1980s. Largest measures: 17 x 8.5 cm. In very good...

3 Danish Mid-Century black porcelain grouping of a mother bear and her two cubs (Royal Copenhagen)

Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, fisherwoman figurine in glazed ceramic. Mid-20th century. Model 503. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 18.0 cm x D 11.5 cm.

Swedish glass artist, four Dala horses in clear mouth-blown art glass. Approximately from 1970. Perfect condition. The largest measures: H 16.0 cm x L 14.5 cm. The smallest measures:...

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a semi-naked Tahitian woman. Approx. 1960 Measurements: H 19 cm. x D 9.5 cm. In excellent co...

This glass sculpture, a limited edition piece by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, is a striking example of contemporary art glass. Crafted from f...

Wall Sculpture in White Lacquered Metal by Lars-Erik Falk, 1963 Additional Information: Material: White lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Sc...

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsberg. Horse figurine in glazed stoneware with light green glaze In excellent condition. Signed: Gustavsberg Sweden. Sticker. Dimensions: W 10.0 ...

Sculpture ‘Stenblomman 3’ by Christian Berg. Casting stamp E. Pettersson Fud. Provenance: Rolf Schmitz.

Helge Christoffersen (1925-1965), Denmark. Unique figure in hand-painted and glazed stoneware. Playing cats. Mid-20th century. Measures: 26 x 26 cm. In excellent condition. Si...

Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s. This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.

Swedish glass artist. Four Dala horses in clear mouth-blown art glass. Approximately from 1970. Perfect condition. The largest measures: H 16.0 cm x L 14.5 cm. The smallest measures:...

Ceramic bear nr 20155 designed by Knud Kyhn. Produced by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark.

Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Ringo 1 baby elephant in glazed ceramics. 1960's. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.0 cm.

Mari Simmulson, unique large handmade ceramic sculpture of a woman. Deep red glaze. From the 1960s. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 29.5 cm x D 9.7 cm.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramics. Late 20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 15.5 cm x 10.0 cm.

Rare B&G/Bing Grondahl large muflon / wild sheep, figure in stoneware. Stamped: KN, number 7032, b&g Measures: 33 cm. X 27 cm. 1st. factory quality, in perfect condition.

Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen The lively bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910, 1924-1932...

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Three figures in art glass. Cheetah, elephant and orangutan. WWF. 1970s. The elephant measures: 12 x 10 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsberg. Horse figurine in glazed stoneware in a light green shade. In excellent condition. Signed: Gustavsberg Sweden. Dimensions: B 14.0 cm. x 11...

Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish sculptor and ceramicist. Huge unique sculpture in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in turquoise and black shades, 1960s / 70s. Measures: 52.5 x...

Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö. Two unique ceramic figures. Swedish design, circa 1960s. Stamped. Measures: 26 x 19 cm. (largest) In excellent condition.

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Half boat ”stand Tall”, 1990s.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Figure in glazed stoneware. Emil from Lønneberg. Late 20th century. Measures: 13.5 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Claire Weiss for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figure. Boy. 1970s. Model number 2399. Measures: 13 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Porcelain sculpture. "The Twins", Parian 2 series. 1977. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 24.0 x D 10.0 cm.

A truly extraordinary find — this monumental burl wood vessel, hand-carved in the 1800s in Hälsingland, Sweden, is a rare fusion of nature’s wild artistry and human craftsmanship. Ho...

Eric Demuth, Swedish sculptor. Bronze sculpture on a marble base. Young couple, 1940s-1950s. Measures: 22.5 x 13,5 cm. In very good condition. Signed.  

Karl Erik Iwar (1920-2006) for Nittsjö. Two figures in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Boy and girl. 1960s. Largest measures: 10.5 x 7 cm. In excellent...

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique stim 7 fish in glazed ceramics. 1980s. Measures: 27 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Four figures in art glass. Hedgehog, toad, horse and falcon. WWF. 1980s. The falcon measures: 17.5 x 9.5 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.