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Timo Sarpaneva, Art-Object "Hiiden Helmi", Model 3149, Iittala, Finland 1956

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Timo Sarpaneva, Art-Object "Hiiden Helmi", Model 3149, Iittala, Finland 1956 Artist 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). Item Details A rare free-blown glass Art-object, model 3149 with sodium bubbles, known as "Hiiden Helmi" or "Devil's Pearl". Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1951 and executed by Iittala glassworks, Finland, 1956. Sarpaneva took his inspiration for these objects from the natural phenomena, known as "Hiiden Kirnu" or Giant Kettle. These are glacial potholes drilled in solid rock by water descending down a deep moulin or by gravel rotating in a bed of a subglacial meltwater stream. The Devil's Pearl was made in one size between 1952 and 1960. It is signed and dated in diamondpen underneath the base. Execution Littala glassworks, Finland, 1956 Marked This art-object is signed in diamondpen underneath the base: Timo Sarpaneva - Iittala - 56 (1956) Condition This object is in good vintage condition. Some light scratches mostly underneath the base, consistent with age and use. Two sodium bubbles have bursted on the surface during creation. No cracks or chips. Literature Marianne Aav, IITTALA, 125 years of Finish glass, p. 223 Marianne Aav, Timo Sarpaneva - collection p. 40-42 Dimensions: Height 13,7 cm Width 16,5 cm Depth 17 cm Weight 3407 grams Shipping Complimentary Worldwide Shipping.

Creator:
Iittala (Manufacturer),Timo Sarpaneva (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 5.4 in (13.7 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass,Blown Glass,Glass,Hand-Crafted,Other,Sandblasted
Place of Origin:
Finland
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1956
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. This object is in good vintage condition. Some light scratches mostly underneath the base, consistent with age and use. Two sodium bubbles have bursted on the surface during creation. No cracks or chips.
Seller Location:
EL Waalre, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5141231542862
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