Art Glass Bowl in the Style of Tapio Wirkkala

This item is an amber-toned art glass bowl featuring an organic, deeply textured exterior pattern that resembles melting ice or pebbles. The piece is stylistically consistent with the 'Ultima Thule' or 'Niva' patterns designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, though no manufacturer's mark or signature is visible in the photograph to verify this attribution. The glass appears to be mold-formed with a thick, heavy base and a translucent yellow-gold or honey hue. The bowl is approximately mid-sized for a serving or decorative piece and has a smooth interior that contrasts with the high-relief tactile surface on the outside. Based on its aesthetic characteristics, it appears consistent with Scandinavian mid-century modern glassware, likely dating from the late 20th century. The condition appears fair with some visible shelf wear on the base; however, a physical inspection would be required to rule out flea bites or internal fractures. The attribution remains a hypothesis as many similar patterns were produced by various glassworks during the same era.

Based on my visual examination of the provided image, this amber art glass bowl showcases an organic, textured aesthetic reminiscent of mid-century Scandinavian design. The heavy, 'melted ice' texture is stylistically consistent with the 'Niva' or 'Ultima Thule' series by Tapio Wirkkala; however, as I cannot locate a visible signature or maker's mark in the photograph, I must treat this attribution as a hypothesis only. While the amber hue is characteristic of production from the late 1960s or 1970s, many European glassworks produced high-quality pieces in this manner, and I cannot verify from a photo if this is an Iittala production or a contemporary work in the same style. The value range provided ($40–$120) reflects the regional market demand for mid-century modern glassware of this size and color. If the piece were to be physically inspected and found to bear an acid-etched signature or verified label consistent with Finnish origin, the value would likely settle at the higher end of the range. Conversely, if it is determined to be an unattributed 20th-century copy or 'in the style of' piece, the value would likely fall toward the $20–$40 range. I can see some apparent shelf wear on the base, but I would need a physical inspection to rule out internal fractures or small 'flea bite' chips which would significantly reduce its collectibility. To confirm accuracy, an in-person examination by a glass specialist and a search for archival catalog matches would be required.