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Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva

Finnish · 1926–2006 · Sculptor

Timo Tapani Sarpaneva was an influential Finnish designer, sculptor, and educator best known in the art world for innovative work in glass, which often merged attributes of… (Wikipedia)

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129auction results2001–2026years recorded76%sold (98)$723Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Timo Sarpaneva, Rare double 'Orkhidea' (Orchid) vase, model no. 3573, 1954, Steam-blown clear glassRare double 'Orkhidea' (Orchid) vase, model no. 3573Phillips · £21,250≈ $34,839≈ €27,163Sign up to see
  2. Timo Sarpaneva, Kayak, 1957, IittalaKayakLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $25,000≈ £15,999≈ €18,679Sign up to see
  3. Timo Sarpaneva, Lancet vase, 1954, IittalaLancet vaseLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $25,000≈ £15,999≈ €18,679Sign up to see

Timo Sarpaneva’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).

ArtSell has recorded 129 auction results for Timo Sarpaneva between 2001 and 2026, of which 98 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $79Sign up free to see to $34.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $34.8kSign up free to see for Rare double 'Orkhidea' (Orchid) vase, model no. 3573 at Phillips in September 2014. Most results come from Hagelstam (34), Phillips (20) and Bonhams (15).

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  1. Timo Sarpaneva, Art glass, 2 pcs, Arkipelago and Marcel, Iittala, clear glass
    Art glass, 2 pcs, Arkipelago and Marcel, Iittala
    clear glass
    Hagelstam · · Lot 627
    €75≈ $87≈ £64Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–View at Hagelstam ↗
  2. Timo Sarpaneva, Devil's Cradle, sand blazed glass
    Devil's Cradle
    sand blazed glass
    Hagelstam · · Lot 738
    €450≈ $520≈ £385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Hagelstam ↗
  3. Timo Sarpaneva, Eight candlesticks, Festivo
    Eight candlesticks, Festivo
    Hagelstam · · Lot 662
    €188≈ $217≈ £161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–View at Hagelstam ↗
  4. Timo Sarpaneva, Fish casserole, Rosenlew, 1960's, cast iron and red enamel
    Fish casserole, Rosenlew, 1960's
    Sculpture
    13.5 cm x 37.5 cm
    Hagelstam · · Lot 753
    €150≈ $174≈ £128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–View at Hagelstam ↗
  5. Timo Sarpaneva, Art Glass, Claritas, Iittala, white and black glass
    Art Glass, Claritas, Iittala
    white and black glass
    14 cm
    Hagelstam · · Lot 756
    €626≈ $724≈ £535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Hagelstam ↗
  6. Timo Sarpaneva, Glass sculpture, Claritas, Nuutajärvi, black and clear glass
    Glass sculpture, Claritas, Nuutajärvi
    black and clear glass
    25 cm
    Hagelstam · · Lot 781
    €751≈ $869≈ £642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Hagelstam ↗
  7. Timo Sarpaneva, Cardinal's hat, model 3810, Iittala, steam-blown glass
    Cardinal's hat, model 3810, Iittala
    steam-blown glass
    Hagelstam · · Lot 782
    €250≈ $290≈ £214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Hagelstam ↗
  8. Timo Sarpaneva, Claritas
    Claritas
    19 cm
    Hagelstam · · Lot 803
    €876≈ $1,014≈ £749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Hagelstam ↗
  9. Timo Sarpaneva, Arkipelago-vase, 3 kpl
    Arkipelago-vase, 3 kpl
    Hagelstam · · Lot 805
    €300≈ $348≈ £257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Hagelstam ↗
  10. Timo Sarpaneva, Blue Lancet, blown, cut and polished glass, incised 'Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala -57' on underside
    Blue Lancet
    blown, cut and polished glass, incised 'Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala -57' on underside
    height 6in (15.3cm); width 5 3/4in (14.6cm); depth 2 1/2in (6.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 27
    $17,920≈ £13,405≈ €15,708Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗

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Timo Sarpaneva: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Timo Sarpaneva at auction?

$34,839Sign up free to see, for Rare double 'Orkhidea' (Orchid) vase, model no. 3573 at Phillips (September 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Timo Sarpaneva?

The median sale price is $723Sign up free to see across 96 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Timo Sarpaneva have sold at auction?

98 of 129 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Timo Sarpaneva?

Hagelstam, Phillips and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Hagelstam · Phillips · Bonhams

Timo Sarpaneva signature

47 catalogued lots by Timo Sarpaneva record a signature line. Most often: signed.

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  • signed45
  • signed and dated2

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About Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Tapani Sarpaneva was an influential Finnish designer, sculptor, and educator best known in the art world for innovative work in glass, which often merged attributes of display art objects with utilitarian designations. While glass remained his most commonly addressed medium, he worked with metal, wood, textiles, and porcelain (china). Sarpaneva has entered homes around the world through his industrial design of upscale, artistically conceived items, including cast-iron cookware and porcelain dinnerware. His work was among the key components that helped to launch Finland's reputation as a trailblazer of design.

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