Monica Backström (1970s) Lovely Pink Egg 19 cm
Monica Backström's egg with a swelling form and mottled pink glass. It was mouth-blown and hand-crafted, giving it a unique touch.
Monica designed the sculpture in the 1970s as part of the the "Ägg" (Eggs) series. A heartwarming art piece from the Boda Glassworks!
Artist
Monica Backström
Series
Ägg (Eggs)
Year
1970s
Maker
Boda, original production
Material
Glass
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks
Size
Height: 19 cm / 7.5 in
Diameter: 12 cm / 4.7 in
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Price
Not available
Price
$65
Description
Article no.: 55629
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.