Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala – Crystal Art-object, Model 3132 in three sizes – Iittala Finland 1954 & 1957 1954 - 1957

Tapio Wirkkala

ImprimerCristalGravureGemme
9 cm, ø 7 cm
ConditionGood
€ 650

Van Kerkhoff Art

  • Sur l'oeuvre d'art
    Three freeblown crystal, line-cut art-objects, model 3132. Designed by Finnish artist Tapio Wirkkala in 1952 and executed by the Iittala Glassworks in 1954 & 1957.

    These art-objects were produced by Iittala between 1952 and 1960 in three different sizes, 70, 75 and 90 mm. These three examples are a complete set of all the sizes.

    As already mentioned, these crystal art-objects were handmade and engraved by hand. They are all signed undereath the base in diamondpen:

    Tapio Wirkkala – Iittala – 54 (largest size), Tapio Wirkkala – Iittala – 57 (middle size) and Tapio Wirkkala – Iittala.


    About Tapio Wirkkala
    Tapio Wirkkala (1915 Hanko, Finland – 1985 Helsinki, Finland) A giant of Finnish design, Wirkkala was an artist of great diversity for whom no material was alien and who left no area of design unexplored. Neosin Neosin

    A glass design competition held by the Iittala glassworks in 1946 was the event that set his career in motion; the first prize went jointly to Wirkkala and Kaj Franck.

    With an oeuvre that ranges from exceptionally beautiful pieces of glass art to industrial design in the form of beer bottles and banknotes, Wirkkala also designed jewellery, sculptures, and furniture.

    The recipient of many awards, honorary titles, and a doctorate, Wirkkala won three Grand Prix medals at the Milan Triennale in 1954 and an additional Grand Prix medal and gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1960.

    Marked
    Signed underneath the base in diamondpen:

    Tapio Wirkkala – Iittala – 54 & 57

    Execution
    Iittala glassworks, Finland, 1954 & 1957

    Condition
    Good original condition. No chips or cracks. Minor scratches, consistent with age and use.

    Literature
    Marianne Aav, TAPIO WIRKKALA eye, hand and thought: p. 300

    Dimensions
    Height 9 cm, 7 cm, 6 cm
    Diameter 7 cm, 6 cm, 6 cm
  • Sur l'artiste

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) était un génie du design aux multiples talents, largement considéré comme une figure de proue de l'art industriel finlandais moderne. Le vaste portefeuille de Wirkkala s'étend du verre, du mobilier et de la conception de produits à la sculpture, à l'urbanisme, à l'art, au graphisme et même à la création de billets de banque pour le Trésor finlandais.

    Tout au long de sa carrière incroyablement productive, Wirkkala a reçu de nombreux prix, dont trois médailles d'or à la Triennale de Milan, le prix Lunning, la médaille Pro Finlandia et la médaille Prince Eugen.

    En 1946, Wirkkala remporte son premier prix de design dans le cadre d'un concours parrainé par Iittala qui marquera une relation à vie avec des effets durables sur sa carrière et sur l'entreprise. En tant que directeur artistique d'Iittala, la vision artistique unique de Wirkkala a contribué à établir la réputation mondiale de l'entreprise.

    Tout au long de sa carrière légendaire, l'artiste au talent unique a créé plus de quatre cents objets en verre pour Iittala, dont beaucoup, comme les séries Ultima Thule et Tapio, restent populaires aujourd'hui.

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