Swedish 1960s Lars Hellsten Skruf Glasbruk Glass Block Animal Art Plaque 8"

Description

Late 1960's Lars Hellsten wall hanging glass block art, featuring a Scandinavian / Viking style animal similar to a lion / foo dog. Mounted on black painted wood panel. Signed along one edge.

"Lars Hellsten (born 1933) studied at the University of Arts, Crafts and Design (Konstfack) with focus on sculpture. He was active as a designer at Skruf Glassworks from 1964–1972 and then joined Orrefors glassworks, a collaboration that lasted over 25 years. Hellsten’s work is represented at Nationalmuseum and Nordiska Museet in Stockholm, Småland Museum, Halland Museum of Cultural History, Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London." (Source: https://www.orrefors.com/shop/designer/lars-hellsten)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear

Dimensions

8" x 1.5" x 8" (Width x Depth x Height)