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Timo Sarpaneva

(Finland, 1926-2006)
Estimate
20 000 - 25 000 SEK
1 930 - 2 410 EUR
2 210 - 2 760 USD
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26 000 SEK
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Christopher Stålhandske
Stockholm
Christopher Stålhandske
Head Specialist Carpets, textiles and Islamic works of art
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Timo Sarpaneva
(Finland, 1926-2006)

A carpet, 'D-4', knotted pile, c. 198 x 203 cm, Villayhtymä Oy - Uniwool Ltd.

Early 1960s. The 'Pohjanlahti' series.

Literature

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

More information

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