Timo Sarpaneva
(Finnish, 1926–2006)
Biography
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.
Timo Sarpaneva Artworks
Timo Sarpaneva
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.jpg "Devil's Pearl vase (model 3149), 1951")
.jpg "Set of Bowl and Eight Plates (9 works)")
Timo Sarpaneva
Ensemble de 34 bougeoirs modèle Festiva, 1966
Sale Date: December 12, 2013
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.jpg "Ensemble de dix bougeoirs modèle Festiva..., 1966")
Timo Sarpaneva
Ensemble de dix bougeoirs modèle Festiva..., 1966
Sale Date: November 25, 2013
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.jpg "A sculpture, candlesticks (3 works)")
.jpg "Blues bowls (set of 2), 1986–1987")
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