Scandinavian Design 
14 November 2013
Scandinavian Design 
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Timo Sarpaneva

Kayak art object

Iittala
Finland, 1955
stick-blown glass 1¼ h × 10 w × 2½ d in (3 × 25 × 6 cm)
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $10,000
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This design was exhibited at the Milan Triennale in 1954 and 1957 and awarded the Grand Prix in 1954. Incised signature to edge: [Timo Sarpaneva Iittala - 55].
provenance: Christie's, London, 7 March 2001, Sale 9035, Lot 37 | Private collection | Wright, Important Design, 23 May 2006, Lot 342 | Collection of Michael Maharam, New York
literature: Finnish Modern Design, Aav and Stritzler-Levine, ppg. 302, 372 Timo Sarpaneva: Kokoelma Collection, Aav, pg. 43

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