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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, 'Purkaus' (Eruption) glass sculpture, from the 'Finlandia' series, circa 1964, Mold-blown clear glass
    'Purkaus' (Eruption) glass sculpture, from the 'Finlandia' series, circa 1964
    Mold-blown clear glass
    55 cm (21 5/8 in.) high, 22 cm (8 5/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Timo Sarpaneva, Vase, model no. 2350, 1960s, Mold-blown and cast glass
    Vase, model no. 2350, 1960s
    Mold-blown and cast glass
    13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 256
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Timo Sarpaneva, Rare sculpture, model no. 3858, circa 1954, Clear lead crystal glass, steam-blown, cut and surface polished
    Rare sculpture, model no. 3858, circa 1954
    Clear lead crystal glass, steam-blown, cut and surface polished
    9.3 x 17 x 14.3 cm (3 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Timo Sarpaneva, Vase, model no. C2482, from the 'Claritas' series, 1984, Mould blown, cut and polished glass
    Vase, model no. C2482, from the 'Claritas' series, 1984
    Mould blown, cut and polished glass
    28.1 cm (11 1/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Timo Sarpaneva, 'Istuva Iintu' (Sitting bird) vase, model no. 3567, 1955, Mould-blown and cast glass
    'Istuva Iintu' (Sitting bird) vase, model no. 3567, 1955
    Mould-blown and cast glass
    14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Timo Sarpaneva, 'Ikävä' (Yearning), plate, designed 1956, produced 1957, Coloured glass
    'Ikävä' (Yearning), plate, designed 1956, produced 1957
    Coloured glass
    29.3 cm (11 1/2 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Timo Sarpaneva, 'Orkhidea' (Orchid) vase, model no. 3868-540, designed 1954, Steam-blown clear glass
    'Orkhidea' (Orchid) vase, model no. 3868-540, designed 1954
    Steam-blown clear glass
    32 cm (12 5/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 227
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Timo Sarpaneva, 'Nukkuva lintu' (Sleeping Bird) vase, 1962, Steam blown flared bottom cut i-colour glass
    'Nukkuva lintu' (Sleeping Bird) vase, 1962
    Steam blown flared bottom cut i-colour glass
    11.8 x 19.1 x 18.3 cm (4 5/8 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Timo Sarpaneva, Group of five ‘Archipelago’ vases, model no. 3144, circa 1978, Glass
    Group of five ‘Archipelago’ vases, model no. 3144, circa 1978
    Glass
    Tallest: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 254
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Timo Sarpaneva, A grey glass vase,, A grey glass vase,
    A grey glass vase,
    A grey glass vase,
    Bonhams · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗

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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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