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Timo Sarpaneva

(Finland, 1926-2006)
Timo Sarpaneva
(Finland, 1926-2006)

Timo Sarpaneva, An early 1960s Pohjanlahti rug / carpet manufactured by Villayhtymä Oy - Uniwool Ltd. Circa 210 x 210 cm

Pohjanlahti series.
Textile engineer Betsy Wegelius developed the semi-industrial technology. The Pohjanlahti series comprises 12 models manufactured in limited editions in the early 1960s.

Wear due to age and use.

Provenance

Timo Sarpaneva's collection.

Literature

More about Pohjanlahti series in the book 'Sarpaneva', Kaj Kalin, Otava Publishing Company 1986. Pages 184-193.

More information

Two documentaries 'Sarpaneva ja muodon taju' and 'Sarpaneva Sarpanevasta' are available on YLE Arena.

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1 500 EUR
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Bid history (20 bids)
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2 500 EUR
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Dec 10, 2023 8:42 PM
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500 EUR
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