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Monica Backström (1970s) Green Penny Bun 12 cm (3)
Monica Backström's "Karljohanssvamp" (Penny Bun) with a rounded shape and mottled green surface. It was mouth-blown and hand-crafted, giving it a unique touch.
Monica designed the sculpture in the 1970s as part of the the "Svampar" (Mushrooms) series. Heartwarming Swedish design from Boda Glassworks!
Artist
Monica Backström
Name
Karljohanssvamp (Gilled Mushroom)
Year
1970s
Series
Svampar (Mushrooms)
Maker
Boda, original production
Material
Glass
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks
Size
Height: 12 cm / 4.7 in
Diameter: 9 cm / 3.5 in
Marked
Handmade, Boda, Sweden
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Price
Not available
Price
$80
Description
Article no.: 59795
Monica Backström (1939–2020) was one of Sweden’s leading glass artists in the 20th and 21st century. After her art studies at ”Konstfack” in Stockholm, she worked for the Kosta Boda glassworks for more than 40 years. Monica became a prominent designer of glass mushrooms, eggs and vases with colorful expressions. Her artistry is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.