Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / WWF
Amber glass hedgehog sculpture, 1970s.
Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / WWF
Amber glass hedgehog sculpture, 1970s.
Hand-cast art glass figure of a hedgehog in warm amber glass with softly textured matte back and smooth polished front, produced in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund. Naturalistic yet stylised form language.
Origin: Sweden, Kosta Boda.
Designer: Paul Hoff.
Material: Glass.
Dimensions: H. 8 cm, L. 14 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Very good condition with light signs of use. Signed to the underside and often bearing the WWF emblem. Limited edition.
Bio:
Paul Hoff b. 1945 is a Swedish sculptor and glass artist associated with Kosta Boda since the 1970s. His animal studies combine sculptural realism with the poetic transparency of glass, capturing the character and presence of wildlife. Several works were created in collaboration with WWF to support wildlife conservation.