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Alvar Aalto (b. Kuortane 1898, d. Helsinki 1976)

Aino Aalto (b. 1894, d. 1949)

“Aalto Flower”. A clear glass vase, two bowls and a dish. Dish signed Alvar Aalto 20/1987 and marked Iittala. The rest stamp-signed Alvar Aalto. Made by Iittala, Finland. H. 3.5–15 cm. L. max. 15–40 cm. (4)

Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto for the 1939 World Exhibition in New York.

Condition

Normal patina, including scratches and marks. Dish with deeper scratches on bottom. Largest bowl with chip on upper rim. Vase with limescale on inside and marks underneath.

Auction

Modern art and design, 22 June 2021

Category
Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,600 DKK  

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