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Modern + Design Auction | April 11, 2024

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 631

Bertil Vallien Glass Sculpture

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(California/Swedish, born 1938)

Journey (#087-0515), 1999, signed on top "B.Vallien" and inscribed "Kosta Boda Obvaun 999/30 Unique", sandcast glass, 3-1/2 x 23 x 3-1/4 in., on encaustic and wood base, 1-1/8 x 21-5/8 x 9-1/2 in. 

Provenance: Heller Galleries, New York, purchased in 1999 for $11,000 (accompanied by appraisal and original invoice); Private Nashville Collection

Condition

good condition with intended exposed glass rods at either end

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Heller Galleries, New York, purchased in 1999 for $11,000 (accompanied by appraisal and original invoice); Private Nashville Collection