Timo Sarpaneva

(Finnish, 1926–2006)

Timo Sarpaneva was a Finnish sculptor best known for his glass works. Sarpanerva’s sculptures blurred the boundaries between utilitarian design and art. “Glass is very mysterious. It's changing all the time. That's what makes it magical,” Sarpaneva said. “It released me from the conventional and the three-dimensional. It opened its deepest reaches to me and took me on a journey to a fourth dimension. I understood the opportunities that clear, transparent glass gives to an artist and designer.” Born on October 31, 1926 into a family of craftsmen in Helsinki, Finland, Sarpaneva received his formal training at the Institute for Industrial Arts in Helsinki. Later, he won a competition held by the Italla glass company and was immediately hired on as a designer. The artist died on October 6, 2006 in Helsinki, Finland. Today, his works are in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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A GLASS SCULPTURE. Orchid, 1954

Timo Sarpaneva

A GLASS SCULPTURE. Orchid, 1954

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A GLASS SCULPTURE. Hiidenkehto (Devil's Cradle)

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A GLASS SCULPTURE. Hiidenkehto (Devil's Cradle)

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A GLASS SCULPTURE. Devil's Fist, 1950–1955

Timo Sarpaneva

A GLASS SCULPTURE. Devil's Fist, 1950–1955

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A GLASS SCULPTURE. Bottle, 1960–1969

Timo Sarpaneva

A GLASS SCULPTURE. Bottle, 1960–1969

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A GLASS SCULPTURE. The Archipelago-series, 1979

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A GLASS SCULPTURE. The Archipelago-series, 1979

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A GLASS SCULPTURE / BOWL. The..., 1975–1979

Timo Sarpaneva

A GLASS SCULPTURE / BOWL. The..., 1975–1979

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A BOWL. Heals, 1967

Timo Sarpaneva

A BOWL. Heals, 1967

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UHRIHÄRKÄ (OFFERING BULL), 1983

Timo Sarpaneva

UHRIHÄRKÄ (OFFERING BULL), 1983

Sale Date: October 26, 2016

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GATEWAY TO DREAMS, 1981

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GATEWAY TO DREAMS, 1981

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ELIZABETH, 1967

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ELIZABETH, 1967

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SAINT GOBAIN, 1966

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SAINT GOBAIN, 1966

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A PROTOTYPE VASE, 1952–1954

Timo Sarpaneva

A PROTOTYPE VASE, 1952–1954

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SOMNIUM, 1998

Timo Sarpaneva

SOMNIUM, 1998

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SHADOW OF WATER, 1956

Timo Sarpaneva

SHADOW OF WATER, 1956

Sale Date: October 26, 2016

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TERGUM, 1998

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ANGEL, 1999

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Suomi teapot and bowl

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Suomi teapot and bowl

Sale Date: October 15, 2016

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Bedeutende Glasskulptur, 1964

Timo Sarpaneva

Bedeutende Glasskulptur, 1964

Sale Date: October 15, 2016

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Suite de dix bougeoirs dits « Festivo », 1966

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Suite de dix bougeoirs dits « Festivo », 1966

Sale Date: September 28, 2016

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Claritas, Vase, 1986

Timo Sarpaneva

Claritas, Vase, 1986

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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Two wall-mounted candlesticks, 1960–1969

Timo Sarpaneva

Two wall-mounted candlesticks, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 20, 2016

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Ceiling light, 1960–1969

Timo Sarpaneva

Ceiling light, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 20, 2016

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Orkidea vase, 1954

Timo Sarpaneva

Orkidea vase, 1954

Sale Date: September 20, 2016

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Orkidea vase, 1954

Timo Sarpaneva

Orkidea vase, 1954

Sale Date: September 20, 2016

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