A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 1954 - 1955

Tapio Wirkkala

ImprimirCristalGravaçãoGemstone
35 ⨯ 7 ⨯ 7 cm
ConditionGood
€ 3.375

Van Kerkhoff Art

• Sobre arte
  Two turned mold-blown crystal Art-object with vertical cut lines. These Art-objects are model 3561 in the oeuvre of Tapio Wirkkala. It was designed in 1954 and handmade by the craftsmen at the Iittala glassworks in Finland in 1954 or 1955.
  
  The inspiration for this model – like most of Wirkkala’s designs – came from Nature. Like the “Cantharel” and “Boletus” – designed by Wirkkala in the same period – this model resembles a wild mushroom.
  
  These art-objects were made in two sizes and only for a very short time: from 1954-1955. This therefor being a rare complete set of both sizes. They are signed in diamondpen underneath the base: Tapio Wirkkala – Iittala. The largest one is also dated (1955).
  
  Condition
  These art-object are in good vintage condition. Some minor scratches underneath the base consistent with age and use. One minute "fleabite" on the largest vase. No cracks or chips.
  
  Literature
  Marianne Aav, Tapio Wirkkala eye, hand and thought: p. 304
  
  Dimensions
  Largest size
  Height 35 cm
  Width 7,6 cm
  Depth 7,1 cm
  Weight 1233 grams
  
  Smallest size
  Height 26 cm
  Width 7.5 cm
  Depth 6.2 cm
  Weight 731 grams
  
  
  
  
  
  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.
  
  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.
• Sobre artista

  Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) foi um gênio do design multitalentoso, amplamente considerado uma figura importante da arte industrial finlandesa moderna. O amplo portfólio de Wirkkala abrange desde vidro, móveis e design de produtos até esculturas, planejamento urbano, arte, gráficos e até mesmo a criação de cédulas para o tesouro finlandês.

  Ao longo de sua carreira incrivelmente produtiva, Wirkkala recebeu inúmeros prêmios, incluindo três medalhas de ouro na Trienal de Milão, o Prêmio Lunning, a Medalha Pro Finlandia e a Medalha Prince Eugen.

  Em 1946, Wirkkala ganhou seu primeiro prêmio de design em um concurso patrocinado pela Iittala que marcaria um relacionamento duradouro com efeitos duradouros em sua carreira e na empresa. Como diretor artístico da Iittala, a visão artística única de Wirkkala ajudou a estabelecer a reputação global da empresa.

  Ao longo de sua lendária carreira, o talentoso artista criou mais de quatrocentos objetos de vidro para Iittala, muitos dos quais, como as séries Ultima Thule e Tapio, permanecem populares até hoje.

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