Paul Hoff Animal Sculptures

A dark green glass sculpture of a peregrine falcon that was produced as a limited edition (of 8000) series to commemorate endangered species around the world. It was designed by Paul Hoff and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden in 1975. Kosta Boda Glasbruk  Founded in 1742 Kosta Boda's early production focused on?window?glass,?chandeliers?and drinking?glasses. From the 1840s, the factory was at the forefront of new trends and technical developments, producing?pressed glass, and in the 1880s setting up a new glass-cutting workshop. The factory is situated in what is known as the Chrystal Kingdom region in Sweden. In 1903, the company merged with the?Reijmyre?glasbruk (glassworks) but both retained their own names and Kosta went on to maintain its reputation as one of the leading Swedish manufacturers with a range of fine?art glass?and?tableware?by distinguished designers such as?Vicke Lindstrand, artistic director from 1950-1973. With Vicke Lindstrand in charge of the modern art glass production, the company became one of the leading companies when it comes to modern art glass and interior design object in the 1960s and 70s following Vicke Lindström...