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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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  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

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  1. Timo Sarpaneva, Kekkerit vase, model 3351, c. 1965, glass
    Kekkerit vase, model 3351, c. 1965
    glass
    7 h x 5⅝ dia in (18 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 150
    $699≈ £515≈ €597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  2. Timo Sarpaneva, Orkidea vases, set of two, 1955, glass
    Orkidea vases, set of two, 1955
    glass
    13¼ h x 4¼ dia in (34 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 155
    $1,143≈ £842≈ €976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  3. Timo Sarpaneva, Vase de la série Claritas, A signed vase from the 'Claritas' series in polished, cut, mold blown multi-layered glass by Timo Sarpaneva and edited by Iittala in 1985
    Vase de la série Claritas
    A signed vase from the 'Claritas' series in polished, cut, mold blown multi-layered glass by Timo Sarpaneva and edited by Iittala in 1985
    H: 28,7 cm. (11.1/4 in.); D: 16 cm. (6.1/4 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 85
    €640≈ $749≈ £552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–800View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Timo Sarpaneva, 'Festivo' Glass Candlesticks, Ca. 1970 12 PCS, Ca. 1970, rendered in frosted glass
    'Festivo' Glass Candlesticks, Ca. 1970 12 PCS, Ca. 1970
    rendered in frosted glass
    H 12"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 120
    $500≈ £378≈ €440HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  5. Timo Sarpaneva, for Iittala (Finnish) Glass Vase, 2001, 2001
    for Iittala (Finnish) Glass Vase, 2001, 2001
    H 7.6" Dia. 5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 123
    $325≈ £246≈ €286HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  6. Timo Sarpaneva, for Iittala (Finnish) Studio Glass Vase, 1984 Depth 4.8, 1984
    for Iittala (Finnish) Studio Glass Vase, 1984 Depth 4.8, 1984
    H 8.8" W 5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 124
    $550≈ £416≈ €484HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  7. Timo Sarpaneva, for Iittala (Finnish) Studio Glass Vase, Ca. 1980, Ca. 1980
    for Iittala (Finnish) Studio Glass Vase, Ca. 1980, Ca. 1980
    H 6.8" Dia. 5.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 131
    $275≈ £208≈ €242HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  8. Timo Sarpaneva, Modern Suspended Glass Bubble Vase, 1956 Depth 6.3, 1956
    Modern Suspended Glass Bubble Vase, 1956 Depth 6.3, 1956
    H 6" W 6"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 132
    $375≈ £283≈ €330HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  9. Timo Sarpaneva, for Iittala (Finnish) Blown Glass 'Orkidea' Vases, Ca. 1950 Depth 3.5 3 PCS, Ca. 1950
    for Iittala (Finnish) Blown Glass 'Orkidea' Vases, Ca. 1950 Depth 3.5 3 PCS, Ca. 1950
    H 14" W 3.8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 139
    $1,200≈ £907≈ €1,056HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  10. Timo Sarpaneva, 'Kukinto' Multi-colored Art Glass Vase, 1994, 1994
    'Kukinto' Multi-colored Art Glass Vase, 1994, 1994
    H 18" Dia. 14"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 142
    $900≈ £680≈ €792HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at DuMouchelles ↗

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

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  • 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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