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Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala

Finnish · 1915–1985 · Sculptor

Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala was a Finnish designer and sculptor, a major figure of post-war design. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Tapio Wirkkala, Important unique leaf dish, from the IX Triennale, Milan, 1951, Birch laminated plywood, padouk, painted woodImportant unique leaf dish, from the IX Triennale, MilanPhillips · £50,000≈ $80,180≈ €59,397Sign up to see
  2. Tapio Wirkkala, Coupe "Feuille", A 'Leaf' dish in walnut, maple, beech and tinted ash by Tapio Wirkkala designed circa 1950Coupe "Feuille"Bonhams · €19,200≈ $20,988≈ £16,583Sign up to see
  3. Tapio Wirkkala, Group of ten candlesticks, 1972-1992, Precious metalGroup of ten candlesticksPhillips · £11,875≈ $19,043≈ €14,107Sign up to see

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  1. Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Glass
    Pendant Lamp, 1960s
    Glass
    9" H x 7" D
    Billings · · Lot 137
    $300≈ £246≈ €279HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Billings ↗
  2. Tapio Wirkkala, Coffee table, model 9014, 1958, birch, teak inlay, enameled steel
    Coffee table, model 9014, 1958
    birch, teak inlay, enameled steel
    18½ h x 48¾ w x 24¼ d in (47 x 124 x 62 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 199
    $1,572≈ £1,303≈ €1,471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Tapio Wirkkala, Tapio Wirkkala exhibition poster, 1985, screenprint in colors
    Tapio Wirkkala exhibition poster, 1985
    Screenprint
    37 h x 24 w in (94 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 157
    $221≈ £183≈ €208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  4. Tapio Wirkkala, Inari Bowl
    Inari Bowl
    height 4 3/4n (12cm); diameter 12 3/4in (32.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 134
    $2,550≈ £2,069≈ €2,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Tapio Wirkkala, Coffee table, model 9014, 1958, birch, teak inlay, enameled steel
    Coffee table, model 9014, 1958
    birch, teak inlay, enameled steel
    18½ h x 48¾ w x 24¼ d in (47 x 124 x 62 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 292
    $1,625≈ £1,357≈ €1,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Tapio Wirkkala, Mezza Filigrana Vase, for Venini, blown glass with applied bands, engraved 'Venini Italia 83'
    Mezza Filigrana Vase
    Engraving
    height 7in (18cm); diameter 3 1/2in (9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 153
    $128≈ £102≈ €119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Tapio Wirkkala, coffee table, model 9018
    coffee table, model 9018
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 317
    $2,500≈ £2,012≈ €2,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  8. Glass Dish, circa 1956
    Engraving
    2-1/2 x 8-1/4 x 9-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 252
    $550≈ £411≈ €480HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Tapio Wirkkala, Pair of Candlesticks, 1964, 1964, silver
    Pair of Candlesticks, 1964, 1964
    silver
    23cm high (9in high)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 152
    £1,500≈ $2,067≈ €1,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. Tapio Wirkkala, 'Miracus' Bowl, designed 1968, 1968, lead filled glass
    'Miracus' Bowl, designed 1968, 1968
    lead filled glass
    18cm high, 31cm wide (7in high, 12.1in wide)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 153
    £200≈ $276≈ €237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Tapio Wirkkala that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Tapio Wirkkala signature

57 catalogued lots by Tapio Wirkkala record a signature line. Most often: signed.

Form

  • signed52
  • monogrammed4
  • initialled1

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