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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)

302lots offered2001–2026years recorded72%sold (216)$1.3kSign up free to seemedian price

1 work by Tapio Wirkkala with an auction history (offered more than once) →

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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

Tapio Wirkkala’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

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  1. Tapio Wirkkala, Pair of vases, model no. 57-TW2, 1990, Silver
    Pair of vases, model no. 57-TW2, 1990
    Silver
    Each: 8 in. (20.3 cm) high, 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    $250≈ £201≈ €227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
  2. Tapio Wirkkala, collection of three vases, c. 1980, incalmo glass
    collection of three vases, c. 1980
    incalmo glass
    17 h x 5 dia in (43 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 328
    $4,688≈ £3,756≈ €4,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Tapio Wirkkala, Puuko knife and sheath (2), 1961, Hackman & Co
    Puuko knife and sheath (2), 1961
    Hackman & Co
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 267
    $438≈ £344≈ €392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Tapio Wirkkala, Rare lidded box, for a private commission, Finland, 1958, Precious metal, laminated birch
    Rare lidded box, for a private commission, Finland, 1958
    Precious metal, laminated birch
    5.6 cm (2 1/4 in.) high, 10.1 cm (3 7/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    £2,500≈ $3,274≈ €2,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Tapio Wirkkala, Tray, model no. TW 170, for a private commission, Finland, 1958, Teak, teak-veneered wood, precious metal
    Tray, model no. TW 170, for a private commission, Finland, 1958
    Teak, teak-veneered wood, precious metal · Panel
    3.2 x 49.9 x 36.5 cm (1 1/4 x 19 5/8 x 14 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 74
    £3,750≈ $4,911≈ €4,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Tapio Wirkkala, Coffee table, Finland
    Coffee table
    Finland
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 1112
    $2,500≈ £1,900≈ €2,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Tapio Wirkkala, Iceberg vase, 1950, Iittala
    Iceberg vase, 1950
    Iittala
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 186
    $1,100≈ £784≈ €893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Tapio Wirkkala, Objects (3), c. 1946-1951, Iittala
    Objects (3), c. 1946-1951
    Iittala
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 187
    $2,400≈ £1,711≈ €1,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Tapio Wirkkala, Medusa bowl, Finland
    Medusa bowl
    Finland
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 1642
    $1,250≈ £900≈ €1,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Bolle Vase
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 488
    $2,714≈ £2,058≈ €2,329Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
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.

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  • signed52
  • monogrammed4
  • initialled1

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