Description
Timo Sarpaneva was an internationally renowned Finnish artist and professor. He rose to prominence as an acclaimed name in design already in the early 1950s. Sarpaneva received numerous awards and international recognitions during his career, including the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennial in 1954 (*3) and the Lunning Prize in 1956. He was also awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1958.
The Hiidenhelmi (Devil’s pearl) art glass represents the golden age of Finnish glass art and the glass production of Iittala. The Hiidenhelmi art glass piece belongs to the Hiidenkirnu (Devil’s churn) collection.
The art glass is in good condition.
Observations: Light brown color in the glass mass – shown in the pictures. Minor wear on the body and on the bottom.
Production year: 1951-1960
Designer: Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006)
Brand: Iittala
Material: Glass, chair work, soda bubbles
Color: Clear
Signature: Timo Sarpaneva 3149
Size:
Height 15,2 cm
Diameter 15,5 cm
Weight 3,470 kg
