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Large ‘Beehive’ ceiling light, model no. A332 by Alvar Aalto, circa 1953-1954, Painted aluminium, perforated brass, painted brass, sold Sep 2013© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Large ‘Beehive’ ceiling light, model no. A332

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898–1976) · circa 1953-1954

£52,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $84,189≈ €62,367

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Medium
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As published: “Painted aluminium, perforated brass, painted brass”
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
Variable drop, 36 x 31 x 31 cm (14 1/8 x 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Nordic Design (UK050313)
Date
September 26, 2013
Location
London
Lot
211
Estimate
£7,000 – £10,000 (≈ $11,225 – $16,036) (≈ €8,316 – €11,879)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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