Oiva Toikka (2007) Annual Cloud Tern (Pilvitiira) Glass Egg 12 cm <with Box>
Oiva Toikka's annual glass egg "Cloud tern" (Pilvitiira) with a rounded form, green/blue color, and serene expression. It was mouth-blown and hand crafted, giving it distinctive character and color variations.
Oiva designed the cloud tern egg in 2007 as part of the ”Birds” (Linnut) series. An iconic Finnish art piece!
Artist
Oiva Toikka
Name
Cloud tern (Pilvitiira)
Year
2007
Series
Birds (Linnut)
Maker
Iittala glasswork in Finland
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
O. Toikka, Iittala
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Price
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Price
$225
Description
Article no.: 61493
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.