Bertil Vallien (Swedish, b. 1938) Untitled (Janus Head), circa 1996 Sand cast glass, wood and steel plinth 9 x 9-1/2 x 5 inches (22.9 x 24.1 x 12.7 cm) (glass) 72-1/2 x 13-7/8 x 13-7/8 inches (184.2 x 35.2 x 35.2 cm) (overall) Etched B. Vallien MDG 1703 PROVENANCE: Imago Gallery, Palm Desert, California HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

A unique and large example from Vallien's 'Janus' series, mounted on a tall plinth. Flaking to silver paint, concentrated to nose area. No chips, cracks, or restorations to glass.
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