Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird/Sculpture

This item is a circular, spherical art glass object, likely a bird or similar creature, crafted by the renowned Finnish designer Oiva Toikka for Iittala. The primary body color is an opalescent or milky white, providing a soft background for the vibrant applied glass elements. Visible characteristics include bold, circular red or orange spots and a prominent, undulating black form which appears to be sculptural or an abstract representation. The underside of the object, which is visible in the image, clearly shows the etched signature "Oiva Toikka" in script, verifying its maker. This signature is typical of Toikka's production for Iittala, suggesting an estimated age from the mid-to-late 20th century to early 21st century, a period during which he was highly active. The craftsmanship appears to be of high quality, consistent with Iittala's reputation for fine art glass, evident in the smooth surfaces and well-integrated color applications. The glass exhibits some surface dust, minor debris, and what might be slight scuffs indicative of normal handling and age, but no apparent major chips, cracks, or repairs are discernible from the provided image. The overall construction points to expert glassblowing techniques.

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