Swedish Figurative Sculptures

With Earth Home, the renowned glass artist Bertil Vallien has created a miniature world inspired by our place on the planet. The object in clear glass is colored light green and blue...

With Earth Midnight, the renowned glass artist Bertil Vallien has created a miniature world inspired by our place on the planet. The object in clear glass is colored dark blue and ha...

In the hands of Bertil Vallien, the message through glass is both visible and hidden. With a love for nature – with his daily walks in the woods and along the water – he has learned ...

Charming hand-carved wooden figurines in folk art from northern Sweden. The set of 6 figurines are made by hand in solid Swedish pine and painted by My...

Charming ceramic subject from the naive and warm world of Lisa Larson. In perfect original condition, the piece is signed on both feet of the sculpture. Lisa Larson - b.1931 d.2024 ...

With Earth My Universe, the renowned glass artist Bertil Vallien has created a miniature world inspired by our place on the planet. The object has a merge of color variations, resemb...

An art deco terracotta-painted plaster sculpture of a partly nude odalisque walking holding a tray, signed and dated "KA (19)15" by Swedish sculptor Knut Andersson (1884–1954). This ...

Rare Swedish porcelain cat from Guldkroken in Hjo. Vintage. White hand painted facial features & pink bows. Made in Sweden in the 70s. Original makers la...

The renowned Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien has created Azur Man. It is an exclusive art object in blue glass, cast in a charcoal mold, with an imprint of a face. The face is a ...

Beautifully sculpted, cast and finished, this 1920s Swedish Grace relief sculpture is made from bronze and has an amazing patina. It was made in Sweden by an unknown artist. Art Deco...

Striking wooden sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, in an abstract form. Pine on a teak base. The form of the sculpture follows the pine woodgrain in a beautiful way.

Rare Find, Large Swedish Ceramic Egg, Speckled Glaze in Gold and Purple, 1970s Gulkroken Hjöm Sweden Monogram artist's signature. Height 18.5 cm In excellent condition.

A lovely green bronze sculpture in shape of a jumping frog. The frog is 26 cm (10.4") tall and in excellent condition. Marked A.P.G below.

Very nice bronze sculpture depicting a nude girl kneeling. It is signed "A Olson" and also with the foundry mark "Cire perdue J.N Rosengren Limhamn". Patinated in dark brown. Jul...

Beautifully stylized a footballer man figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. Thi...

Sculpture "Kullatroll " by Åke Holm (1900-1980) Åke Holm is one of Sweden's most significant ceramicists.He started working as a 15-year-old for Höganäs bolaget. In 1928 he started ...

Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Marked. Measuring: ...

Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Capture attention with this extraordinary mid-century Swedish Brutal...

Ellen Ehk Åkesson is a Swedish glass artist who tells stories of the mysterious forest through her art glass, such as Berry Tales – a bubbling, bulbous berry plucked directly from th...

Modernist sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962 and signed with the artist name boholm and year -62. Hand carved from wood with a dark stained finish. Good vintage cond...

Presenting a captivating and sculptural patinated bronze sundial, a testament to the artistry of Swedish sculptor Sune Rooth (1903-1981). This exceptional piece transcends mere timek...

Assorted Raku fired faces, all with their own expressions, happy or sad, strong and sure, tragic or comic, by Johan Thunell. Raku is a pottery technique in which pots are raw-glazed ...

“I feel warm when I think of you. Warm and lovely, as if a fire was burning in my heart.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created...

A striking and spirited bronze sculpture titled “Fritidsflickan” (The Leisure Girl), designed by acclaimed Swedish sculptor Stig Blomberg and produced by Ystad Brons in the mid-20th ...

This beautifully aged, hand-carved vintage hat mold comes from the renowned hat-making company Hugo Landahl in Stockholm, Sweden. Rich in character and patina, it serves as a unique ...

Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Fruits Art glass , 1990s

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Blanc de Chine white glazed set of six figurines Figurines in hard paste porcelain blanche de chine, depicting fantastic ...

“I like it when you move. I like watching you dance. Promise you’ll never stop.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created the first Brains – the head, which has...

The myth of ”wandering” air bubbles has always been present at the glassworks of Kosta, Sweden. Bertil Vallien has given this some consideration when he made the transparent sculptur...

Charming Plaster Sculture by Ruth Milles (Sweden, 1873-1941). A young girl with a bag. Art Nouveau, dated 1906. Ruth Milles is the sister of the world famous sculptor Carl Milles. S...

Beautiful vintage hand-blown Art glass sculpture by Kosta Boda. This sculpture, shaped like an egg and in soft and bright hues of blues, lavender and whites was created by Monica Bac...

A young nude woman on her knees. Cast in bronze and patinated in dark brown. Signed "Berggren". Sigge Berggren (1911-1968) was a Swedish sculptor ...

Beautifully stylized an old man figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valua...

Beautifully stylized formally dressed male figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior an artistic characteristic. He was signed by EF in 1934, one of the recognized Swedish masters of 20th-century woodcarving, most famous for the Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. EF generally carved solo figures from basswood or pine and mounted them on a base. He had a stylized execution with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of vibrant paint. He often painted his character's clothing in plaid. Wooden Carving...

Architects and children tend to be fascinated by stairs. Bertil shares that love! For over four decades, he has created and explored glass sculptures in which stairs are the lifebloo...

After one of his visits to the USA in the 80s, Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman got the inspiration to create Happiness based on the women he saw perform in a gospel choir at a chur...

Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s. Beautifully glazed relief carvings and incisions. Stamped at the back and the artist’s signature at the front in...

My Palace Globe is a collection of exquisite “globes” enclosed by a transparent house. These hand-made globes shift in color and style, similar to the ocean exposed to a change in li...

After one of his visits to the USA in the 80s, Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman got the inspiration to create Happiness based on the women he saw perform in a gospel choir at a chur...

This is an incredible Garden Statue of Aphrodite the Greek Goddess. its in 100% Original condition with NO Cracks!

“Thank you! I forget that sometimes. So thank you. Because you fill my day and my life with such joy in all things.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created th...

“Your very existence is enough. And it makes my existence easier. Life is best when we share it.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created the first Brains – th...

A young woman with an attitude! That pose says it all! Cast in bronze and patinated in dark green/brown. Signed "Berggren". Sigge Berggren (1911-1...

The sculpture is modelled as a nude man and woman embracing, 35cm high, each signed R Cameron Like Asian Yin and Yang, this large sculpture merges masculine Renaissance and mythologi...

Bertil vallien for Kosta Boda glass head.

Beautifully stylized human figurine with a great balance of harmony, it portrays the beauty of the inner world through love and beauty. These unique art pieces are a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior the eternal opposites in an everlasting fusion dance. SCULPTURE, musician figure. A Couple of Antique Decorative Figurine Two Metal Musician Sculptures Home...

Tore Strindberg (1882-1968) Crocus - first version Signed Tore Strindberg Terracotta-colored plaster. Original surface. Bottom plate with engraved text: "How short is the time of spr...

This striking abstract wooden sculpture titled "FAMILJEBILD" (Family Portrait) showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of Swedish artist Jean-Maurice Steiner. Created in 2007, this pi...

Ceramic sculpture made by the Swedish-Estonian artist Mari Simmulson. Simmulson came to Sweden as a refugee during the second world war and started her career at Gustavsberg. Shortly...

Beautifully stylized a set of 3 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great...

A decorative sculpture depicting Venus emerging from the bath. The sculpture was made of plaster during the Empire period, likely in Sweden. The color is the original, restored finish.

A very important early work by Bertil Vallien b. 1938. Unique and monumental wall sculpture, hand painted and contour sawn wood. Made in Sweden 1966. One of a kind! The sculpture is depicting fishes in the water. It was commissioned by an optician in 1966. That is why the eyes are made of oval glass mirrors. They are also hiding the holes where you screw the sculpture to the wall. The sculpture would be great in a fish restaurant or in an indoor pool area. It will certainly make a statement wherever it will hang! A photograph depicting the artist in front of the sculpture is included (see image)! Fully signed and dated 1966 (see image). The sculpture is in 3 parts. The upper part is in one piece. The lower part is in 2 pieces. There are no problems hanging this on the wall. It is heavy but not that heavy. Measurements: The upper part, Lenght 226cm, height 68cm, 7cm deep. The lower part, Lenght 245cm, height 75cm, 7cm deep. As mounted as in the pictures: length 304cm, height 120cm. Total length if one put these pieces after one another, circa 475cm. You can put this sculpture on the wall with different combinations and variations. In 2017 Flint Institute of Arts in Michigan bought the "One million Dollar Boat". They paid one million dollars for the mixed media sculpture "Passage" made by Bertil Vallien. BERTIL VALLIEN EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 1963 - ongoing Freelance designer for Kosta Boda glassworks, Sweden 1963 - ongoing Independent artist/designer 1961-63 Studies in USA and Mexico 1961 University of Art and Design, Stockholm, Sweden PUBLIC COLLECTIONS (SELECTION) Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA HM de Young Museum, San Francisco, USA Yokohama Art Museum. San Francisco, USA Imagine Museum, FL, USA The State Hermitage museum, St. Petersburg, Russia Düsseldorf Museum of Fine Arts, Düsseldorf, Germany Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA The Art Institute, Chicago, USA National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden VIDA Museum, Sweden, permanent wing Everson Museum, NY, USA Museum of Fine Art, Boston, USA National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, Wa, USA JB Speed Art Museum, Louisville, USA The Prescott Collection at Pacific First Centre, Seattle, USA Detroit Art Institute, Detroit Il, USA Yokohama Art Museum, Yokohama, Japan The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany Mint Museum of Art and Design, Charlotte, NC, USA Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio, USA Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico Musée des Art and Design, The Louvre, Paris, France The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, Canada Rockford Museum of Art, Rockford, IL, USA Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, USA National Museum, Edinburgh, UK Flint Institute of Art, Flint, MI, USA AWARDS (SELECTED) Prince Eugen´s medal for outstanding achievement in art, conferred by the King of Sweden (1998) Gold medal, Royal Academy of Science, Stockholm, Sweden (2005) GAS Visionary Award (2020) Honorary doctorate, Växjö University, Sweden (2002) Artist of the future Award, Imagine Museum, FL, USA (2020) Visionaries Award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (2001) Medal for exhibition “Nine Rooms” at the 13th Biennale in Venice given by Instituto Veneto di Scienze ed Arti (2012) Young American award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (1961) Award in recognition of the promotion of Glass Art in the world, Museo del Vidrio Monterey, Mexico (2004) The Libensky Award, Seattle, WA, USA (2008) The Wilson Award, GAS, New Orleans, USA (2005) Urban Glass Award for >>Outstanding Achievement in Glass<< NY, USA (1998) Zweiter Coburger Glaspreis, Coburg, Germany (1985) BIBLIOGRAPHY (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Drawings, Ceramics, Glass, Staffan Bengtsson, Kosta förlag, Sweden 2012 Bertil Vallien, Nine Rooms, Publisher Marsilio, Italy 2008 Staven, Gunnar Lindqvist, Kamras/ Kamras förlag 2007 Transperent Bounaries, Ulla-Britt Edberg, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2006 Vallien, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2002 Somna Vakna, Matthew Kangas, University of Washington Press, London 2002 Fiat Lux, Johan Unger Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1998 Glass eats light, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1997 Headbook, Niclas Rådström, Publisher, Kamras/Kamras 1995 Anod, Peter Nilsson, Nordstedts förlag, Sweden 1990 Bertil Vallien, Gunnar Lindqvist, Carlson Bokförlag 1983 Sandcast, Ulf Thomas Moberg, Moberg Publisher EXHIBITIONS (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Vida Museum, Öland, Sweden 2019 Habatat gallery, Detroit, USA 2019 Schantz Gallery, Stockbridge-MA, USA 2018 Leger Gallery, Malmö, Sweden 2017 Gallery Schantz, Stockbridge, MA, USA 2017 Art Miami, Schantz gallery, Miami FL, USA 2017 Spritmuseet, Stockholm, Sweden 2016 Hawk Gallery, Columbus. OH, USA. 2016 Galleri Thomassen, Göteborg, Sweden 2016 Millesgården, Stockholm, Glasstress, Sweden 2016 Edsvik Konsthall, Edsvik, Sweden 2016 SOFA, Navy pier Chicago IL- USA 2015 Galleri Berengo, Muranoi, Italien 2014 Palazzo Guinigi, Lucca, Italien 2013 Gallerie Azur, Spa, Belgien 2011 Marina Barovier Galleria, Venedig, Italien 2011 Hawk Galleries, Columbus, OH, USA 2009 Imago Gallery, Palm Springs. CA. USA 2008 Etienne gallery.Oisterwijk, The Netherlands 2007 Heller Gallery, NYC, USA 2007 Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Il, USA 2006 Prince Eugen´s Waldermarsudde, Stockholm, Sweden 2005 Landkrona Konsthall, Landskrona, Sweden 2005 Röhsska Museet, Gothenburg, Sweden 2004 Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico 2003 Rockford Art Museum, IL, USA 2003 Glass Museum, International Centre for Contemporary Art, Tacoma, USA 2002 Cellier de Clairvaux, Dijon, France 2002 >>In Transit<< Gävle Museum 2002 Eremitaget, St. Petersburg, Ryssland 2002 The state Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia 2002 Konstindustrimuseet, Oslo, Norway 2001 Riihiimäki Museum, Finland 2000 Traver gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1999 Museum of Contemporary Art, Warsaw, Poland 1999 Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel 1998 Traver Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1998 The Bullseye Gallery Portland, OR, USA 1998 Museum of History, Stockholm, Sweden 1997 Museum of Arts, Indianapolis, USA 1997 Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA 1969 Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy PERFORMANCE 2012,18,19, 20 Rainshower, Kosta glassworks, Sweden 2007 Diamonds and Ashes, Music: Tomidas, Midnight session at Åfors glass...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine from the "Children of the World" series. Boy with a bucket. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 13.0 cm x W 8.5 cm.

Kosta Boda, Sweden. Three art glass figures with engraved and hand-painted decoration. "The family". 1970s. Largest measures: 12 x 6 cm. Marked with year. In perfect condition.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure from "All the world's children." Height 11 cm. In perfect condition. Marked.

“Blue like the sky and the sea. Like a cloudless day, light-hearted. I think about it when the clouds roll in, and I’m in need of a daydream.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist...

Monkey around? Absolutely! Add vibrancy to your home with this opaque black glass sculpture from Kosta Boda. Despite the black surface, My Wide Life Gabba Gabba Hey is still reflecti...

Sculpture designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby in Sweden during the 1950s. Impressive size with beautiful glaze. Very rare model.

A beautiful and rare enamel sculpture / painting. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. In 1949, Stig painted his first enamel painting o...

In wonderful condition. This adorable ceramic set is designed by Lisa Larsen for Gustavsberg, Sweden.