Oiva Toikka (1983) Golden-Crested Kinglet (Hippiäinen) Glass Bird 6 cm
Oiva Toikka's Golden-crested kinglet (Hippiäinen) bird with a swelling form, colorful body, and clear head. It was mouth-blown, giving it distinctive character and color variations.
Oiva designed the bird in 1983 at the Nuutajärvi glassworks. A small art gem from Finland!
The bird is represented in the book "Oiva Toikka's Birds" as shown in the photos.
"The fluid forms of birds are ideally suited to being represented in glass."
Artist
Oiva Toikka
Name
Golden-crested kinglet (Hippiäinen)
Year
1983
Series
Birds (Linnut)
Maker
Nuutajärvi, original production
Material
Glass
Condition
Very good vintage condition without chips or cracks
Size
Length: 6 cm / 2.4 in
Height: 4,5 cm / 1.8 in
Marked
O. Toikka, Nuutajärvi
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Price
Not available
Price
$143
Description
Article no.: 61573
Oiva Toikka (1931–2019) was one of the leading Finnish glass and ceramic designers of the 20th century. For many years, he served as artistic director of Nuutajarvi and Iittala glassworks. Oiva is mainly associated with his iconic series of glass birds starting in 1973. His work is displayed at museums around the world.