TAPIO WIRKKALA (1915-1985)

Ensemble de trois vases modèle «Jäkälä» Verre translucide Édition Iittala Modèle en verre translucide créé pour la IXe Triennale de Milan Deux signés et estampillés «Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala» 1950-1964 Grand: H_9 cm, moyen: H_9 cm, petit: H_20 cm A set of three signed and stamped «Jäkälä» vases by Tapio Wirkkala in glass made by Iittala (two stamped) Bibliographie: Marianne Aav (dir.), Tapio Wirkkala - eye, hand and thought, exposition du 25 août 2000 au 14 janvier 2001 au Museum of Art and Design, Helsinki, Taideteollisuusmuseo & WSOY, Helsinki, 2000. Modèle similaire reproduit p. 77, 299. «[The IXe Milan Triennale] confirms renown [of Finland] and in addition to the inherent beauty of the objects, it demonstrates the supreme quality of the Finnish objects, a characteristic of the Scandinavian production in general. Together the Finnish designs are the ultimate achievement of the Triennale program. [...] The bowls by Tapio Wirkkala in crystal and plywood are among the most interesting works of art in the Triennale... Tapio Wirkkala has found in these forms that are slightly botanical and mineralogical the extraordinary possibilities of fantasy.» Article paru à l'occasion de la IXe Triennale de Milan dans Domus, n° 259, 1951