Oiva Toikka, A set of five glass figurines, signed Oiva Toikka. 1980's/1990's, Finland.
"Cave Plum" from the series "Glass Orchard" 1989, numbered 120/200. Height 16.5 cm.
"Pear" from the series "Fruits" 1989. Height 21.5 cm.
"Lemon" from the series "Fruits" 1989. Height 18 cm.
"Zucchini" from the series "Vegetables" 1992. Numbered 161/200. Height 20 cm. Manufacturer's label.
"Shallot" Kotiliesi 2004. Height 22 cm. Manufacturer's label.
Minor wear due to age and use. Scratches.
Pekka Mattila's private collection.
Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) is one of the greatest Finnish ceramic and glass artists of the 20th century. Toikka, who began his artistic career as a ceramicist, was from 1963 the artistic director of Notsjö Glasbruk. However, Toikka is today mainly associated with Iittala, not least for the well-known production of "glass birds". The successes have also been great in other artistic areas, for example Toikka has been hired as a costume designer for several theater and opera productions, of which productions at the Finnish National Opera should be mentioned.
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