The Cardinal is a bright orange red bird with a strong personality. With a plump figure and a head that is cocked to one side, this bird has great appeal that will draw bird aficionados and lovers of mouth-blown glass art. The Cardinal came about in large part because of American collectors’ requests. This perfect addition to Toikka’s line is crafted through a unique production process which gives more lustre to the glass. Acid stamped “O Toikka” on the bottom. The first glass birds of Birds by Toikka collection were designed in 1972 by Professor Oiva Toikka, renowned for his unique contribution to Finnish art glass over the past half-century. Every year, Oiva Toikka and the skilled glassblowers assisting him at the Nuutajärvi Glass Factory, the oldest in Finland, breathe life into yet new species of Iittala Birds. So far over 400 species have been created, some of them more enduring in production than others. Each bird is a mouth-blown, unique individual, signed with the artists name. The passing of time enhances the value of these art objects that is why Birds by Toikka are cherished and valued gifts and irresistible to collectors around the world. The item “Iittala Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Art Glass Red Cardinal 2004″ is in sale since Wednesday, October 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Scandinavian\Other Scandinavian Art Glass”. The seller is “allytrim” and is located in Lisburn. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.
- Colour: Red
- Original/Reproduction: Contemporary Original
- Object Type: Figurine
- Features: Hand Painted
- Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
- Subject/Theme: Bird
- Brand: Iittala
- Country/Region of Origin: Finland