A rare late 1960s Finnish Iittala 'Finlandia' textured 'Satu...

Estimate

£300 - £500

A rare late 1960s Finnish Iittala 'Finlandia' textured 'Satula' (Saddle) sculpture, no.3380, designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1968, the colourless glass body moulded with bark-effect exterior texture, the base inscribed 'TIMO SARPANEVA - IITTALA - 1969', 31cm high, 41.5cm widest.

FOOTNOTE: Most of Sarpaneva's rare and large  'Satula' sculptures were moulded in plain colourless glass. An example of these can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum. At the time of cataloguing, we can find no other examples with the bark texture typical of his landmark 1964 'Finlandia' range, as on this example.

The date of 1969 is interesting, as Sarpaneva's work was exhibited for sale in an exhibition of Finnish Arts & Crafts at the prestigious London retailer Heal's in that year. It is highly likely that this impressive piece was acquired from there.

This piece was acquired from the estate of Princess Margaret (1930-2002) by the vendor following her death, after the items sent for auction had been removed by Christie's. It has been said that it was used by Princess Margaret as a footbath. Viewed from above, and given the size, it is understandable how it may have come to be used like this, if it ever was.

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CONDITION: No cracks or major losses. Two resin filled chips to the top edge as photographed, patches of scuffs and scratches to the base from being moved and used.

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USA (Estimated): £147.00
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