Description:

Bjørn Hultqvist for Johansfors, glass sculpture.

Slender obelisk-shaped art glass sculpture in clear glass with encased blue, red and yellow colour inclusions. Signed. A characteristic example of Swedish studio glass from the late twentieth century.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Bjørn Hultqvist.
Material: Art glass.
Dimensions: H. 30 cm, W. 6 cm, D. 9 cm.
Period: 1980/90s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Bjørn Hultqvist was a Swedish glass artist associated with Johansfors Glassworks during the late twentieth century. His work is recognised for sculptural geometric forms with vivid colour inclusions encased in solid clear glass. Founded in 1891 in Småland, Johansfors Glassworks became internationally known for producing high-quality Swedish art glass.