Birger Kaipiainen (b. Björneborg 1915, d. 1988)
A stoneware wall relief modelled with three butterflies. Decorated with blue, black and iridescent, transparent glaze. Fitted with orange glazed ceramic beads. Unsigned. Made by Arabia, Finland. Unique. H. 82.5 cm.
Provenance: Private collection, Denmark. The relief has been mounted in the same house, and has been in the possession of the same family since it was acquired in 1957.
A receipt from Arabia, Helsinki dated 22/2 1957 is included.
Condition report available on request.
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.