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
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 in 1953 and executed by Iittala glassworks in 1957. These vases were made in only two sizes so this is a early complete set and also matched in year of production (1957).
Execution
Littala glassworks, Finland, 1957
Marked
Both Heart sculptures are fully marked underneath the base in diamondpen: Timo Sarpaneva - Iittala - 57 (1957).
Literature
Marianne Aav (ed.), Timo Sarpaneva - Collection
Dimensions
Height 9.5 cm
Width 12 cm
Depth 9.2 cm
Weight 1296 grams.
Height 6.6 cm
Width 8.2 cm
Depth 6.2 cm
Weight 431 grams.