Paul Hoff (WWF 1982) Blue Glass Whale 18/8 cm (with Certificate) [Sample Images]

Paul Hoff's whale with blue glass and lifelike expression. It was crafted in 1982 as part of the collector series "Endangered Animals". The environmental organization "World Wildlife Fund" (WWF) issued a collection series of endangered animals from 1973 to 1987. This was done in collaboration with the company" Svenskt Glas" and the Swedish glassworks in Kosta, Orrefors, and Reijmyre. Each year, a new glass figurine was launched in an edition of 4000 or 8000 pieces. The unicolored animals were designed by Göran Wärff, Kjell Engman, Olle Alberius, and Paul Hoff. The lower sides provided information on the edition size, designer, and glassworks. When purchasing a figurine, a certificate with a production number was included. Loyal customers were also rewarded with a diploma to put on the wall. Artist Paul Hoff Name Blue Whale Year 1982 Series Endangered Animals Maker Kosta, original production Material Glass Condition Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks. The photos are sample images of an object with similar standard. Size Length: 18 cm / 7.1 in Width: 7 cm / 2.8 in Height: 8 cm / 3.1 in Marked World Wildlife Fund, 1982, P Hoff, Kosta, Sweden