Pictured below is a vintage modern blown glass Curlew figure designed by Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Nuutajarvi, Finland, circa 1999. The bird features a graceful, stylized design, with pulled white stripes over a satin-finish, deep purple glass color. The head is satin-finished clear glass, and the beak is smooth, shiny purple. This is a sizeable, substantial piece its quality and craftsmanship are absolutely excellent with modern sculptural lines and big visual impact. Measurements: The bird measures about 11 ½ long, about 6 ¾ tall, and about 4 ¼ at its widest point. Condition: It is in excellent used vintage condition, with just light surface signs of age on the base, but no chips, cracks, repairs, damage or detractors. Marks: It is signed on the bottom with acid-etched marks, O. Toikka, Nuutajarvi, and retains its original Iittala red dot label. Please see my other auctions for more mid-Century modern design, vintage decorative pieces and jewelry. Thanks very much for your interest. The item “Large Vintage Stylized Curlew Bird Sculpture, Oiva Toikka, Iittala, Finland 99″ is in sale since Saturday, September 18, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Scandinavian\Other Scandinavian Art Glass”. The seller is “ljs61″ and is located in Atlanta, Georgia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Features: Signed
- Object Type: Sculpture
- Color: Purple
- Type of Glass: Blown Glass
- Origin: Finland
- Subject/Theme: Bird
- Brand: Iittala
- Production Style: Art Glass