A Mythical Dialogue in Glass: Bertil Vallien’s Limited Edition “Janus Midas Mellan”
In the world of studio glass, Bertil Vallien is a pioneer of the subconscious. His Janus series, named for the Roman god of beginnings, transitions, and dualities, explores the two faces of the human experience: one looking toward the past, and the other toward the future.
The Janus Midas Mellan (Model #7520107) is a technical marvel of sand-casted glass. Utilizing Vallien’s signature “Midas” touch—where gold-leaf and metallic pigments are suspended within the cooling glass mass—this sculpture creates a mirrored effect that is never the same twice. Depending on the light and your angle of view, the inner head appears to shift, reflect, and disappear, inviting a never-ending conversation between the viewer and the art.
Technical Profile
- Artist: Bertil Vallien (Swedish, b. 1938)
- Maker: Kosta Boda (Åfors Glassworks, Sweden)
- Edition: Highly Limited Edition of 100 (Rare 2018 Release)
- Model Number: Art-No. 75 20107
- Dimensions: 10.25” W x 10.25” H (260mm x 260mm) including base.
- Medium: Sand-Casted Art Glass on a solid Polished Granite Base.
- Special Feature: Includes a Hand-Signed Certificate by Bertil Vallien.
Condition & Authenticity Statement
AmericalEclectic.com provides the following certified details for this Vallien masterwork:
- Authenticity: This piece is double-authenticated. It features the hand-etched Kosta Boda signature and edition number directly on the glass, and it is accompanied by the original written certificate bearing Vallien’s signature.
- Condition Report: The sculpture is in Pristine/New Condition (Autumn/Winter 2018 Collection).
- Glass: No chips, scratches, or internal clouding. The sand-cast exterior retains its raw, intentional texture.
- Base: The granite plinth is heavy, stable, and free of edge wear.
- Provenance: Sourced from a premier Kosta Boda collector; original packaging and archival documents included.
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