Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva - Large size crystal Art-Object "Claritas" - Iittala, Finland 1997

Timo Sarpaneva – A freeblown crystal art-object “Claritas” – Iittala, Finland 1997

A freeblown clear, white and black coloured crystal Art-object / sculpture “Claritas”. Designed by famous Finnish artist Timo Sarpaneva in 1983-1984 and executed by Iittala glassworks in 1997.

Price including VAT: € 1250

Timo Sarpaneva – A rare “Hiiden Helmi” or “Devil’s Pearl” – Iittala, Finland 1956

A rare art-object “Hiiden Helmi” or “Devil’s Pearl”, model 3149. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1951 and executed by Iittala in 1956.

Price including VAT: € 1100

Timo Sarpaneva – A rare large sized “Hiiden Kehto” or “Giant’s Cradle” – Iittala, Finland 1956

A rare large sized “Hiiden Kehto” or “Giant’s Cradle”, model 3157. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1951. Produced by Iittala glassworks in 1956.

Price including VAT: € 1400

Timo Sarpaneva – A pair of silver candlesticks in original box – Hopeatehdas Finland 1961

A pair of silver candlestick in original box. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva and executed by Hopeatehdas, Helsinki in 1961.

Price including VAT: € 450

Timo Sarpaneva – Six Art-Objects from the “Hiidenkirnu” series – Iittala, Finland ca. 1955

Six mould blown, hot worked, sand-blasted, acid matted glass Art objects from the “Hiddenkirnu” series, designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1951. Produced by Iittala glassworks ca. 1955.

Price including VAT: SOLD

Timo Sarpaneva – Matched set of two sizes crystal Art-Object “Sydän” (Heart), Model 3557 – Iittala, Finland 1957

Two sizes, clear lead-crystal glass, cut and surface polished Art-objects / sculptures “Sydän” (Heart), model 3557 with steam blown interior. Designed by famous Finnish artist Timo Sarpaneva and executed by Iittala glassworks in 1957.

Price including VAT: € 825

Timo Sarpaneva – Two sizes crystal Art-Object “Orkidea” (Orchid), Model 3568 – Iittala, Finland 1955 & ca. 1965

Two sizes, clear lead-crystal glass, cut and surface polished Art-objects / sculptures “Orkidea” (Orchid), model 3568 with steam blown interior. Designed by famous Finnish artist Timo Sarpaneva in 1953 and executed by Iittala glassworks.

Price including VAT: SOLD

Timo Sarpaneva – Crystal Art-Object “Kyynel” (Tear), Model 3575 – Iittala, 1955

A clear crystal glass, cut and surface polished, chairwork, stick-blown Art-object / sculpture “Kyynel” (Tear), model 3575. Designed by famous Finnish artist Timo Sarpaneva in 1954 and executed by Iittala glassworks in 1955.

Price including VAT: € 675

Timo Sarpaneva – Large size crystal Art-Object “Orkidea” (Orchid), Model 3568 – Iittala, Finland 1957

Large size, clear lead crystal Art-object / sculpture “Orkidea” (Orchid), model 3568. Designed by famous Finnish artist prof. Timo Sarpaneva in 1953 and executed by Iittala glassworks in 1957.

Price including VAT: € 800

Timo Sarpaneva – Two “Pantareuna” Bowls, Model i-302 – Iittala, Finland 1950’s

Two colored glass “Pantareuna” bowls, model i-302. Designed by famous Finnish artist professor Timo Sarpaneva in 1956 and executed by Iittala glassworks between 1956 and 1960.

Price including VAT: € 475

Timo Sarpaneva (Helsinki, Finland 1926-Helsinki, Finland 2006) was an influential Finnish designer, sculptor, and educator best known in the art world for innovative work in glass.

While glass remained his most commonly addressed medium, he worked with metal, wood, textiles, and porcelain (china). His work was among the key components that helped to launch Finland’s reputation as a trailblazer of design.

Recipient of many rewards, among others: The Lunning prize (1956), Grand Prix Triennale di Milan (1954, 1957) and Gold Medal, Concorso Internazionale della Ceramica d’Arte Contemporanea, Faenza (1976).