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Timo Sarpaneva

(Finland, 1926-2006)
Estimate
20 000 - 25 000 SEK
1 950 - 2 440 EUR
2 270 - 2 830 USD
Hammer price
48 000 SEK
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Finland: Kuvasto

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For condition report contact specialist
Christopher Stålhandske
Stockholm
Christopher Stålhandske
Head Specialist Carpets, textiles and Islamic works of art
+46 (0)708 19 12 58
Timo Sarpaneva
(Finland, 1926-2006)

A carpet, 'D-4', knotted pile, c 197 x 201 cm, Villayhtymä Oy - Uniwool Ltd

The '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.

Literature

Compare Sarpaneva, Timo & Kalin, Kaj, Sarpaneva, Otava, (Helsinki), 1986, pp 184-193,