Preliminary identification
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Overview
A striking hand-painted art glass goblet featuring the iconic 'Moon' motif with swirling amethyst and white veining. This piece represents the bold, expressive shift in Swedish glass design led by one of the most famous female glass artists of the century.
Story
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien broke the rules of 'perfect' Swedish glass by painting directly onto it. This 1980s piece captures a celestial landscape, making every glass a unique, handheld piece of the night sky.
Maker / Origin
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien was a trailblazer at Kosta Boda, known for her 'un-Swedish' approach that favored emotion and hand-painted motifs over minimalist clarity. Her work, often featuring snakes, faces, and moons, turned functional glassware into high-art collectibles.
Condition & Value
The glass appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips or cracks. The hand-painted surface shows good preservation; any minor variations in the paint are original to the artist's process. Excellent condition maintains the top end of the value range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.