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Tapio Wirkkala, Brass Bird Sculpture for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna Finland, 1970s
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A beautiful example of Tapio Wirkkala's bird sculpture in solid brass. This minimalistic piece by Wirkkala, who started his career as a sculptor, objectifies his minimal organic approach to design by simplifying natural lines into abstract recognizable pieces. The bird has a beautiful patina with some scars of love and use. This example is also signed TW and fully stamped by the manufacturer.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a genius designer and sculptor who was recognized as a leading figure in Finnish arts and crafts in the "golden era" of 1950s-1960s after the wars. Sometimes even compared to Da Vinci, his incredible understanding of geometry resulted in some truly amazing pieces which you can't compare to any other designer's work. He used a number of different materials in his designs including glass, wood, plywood, silver and ceramics, and always had a very unique and distinct approach to his designs. Wirkkala has been awarded a great number of Triennale awards, gold medals and special recognitions, and is internationally acclaimed. -
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Documentation: Signed Notes: Signed by the Artist, refer to pictures. Origin: Finland Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Brass Condition: Good. The overall impression is good. Creation Date: 1970s Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century, Minimalist Patterns: Animal/Insects Book References: Featured in numerous books documenting Wirkkala's works. Incollect Reference #: 770480 -
Dimensions
W. 1.77 in; H. 1.1 in; D. 3.54 in; W. 4.5 cm; H. 2.8 cm; D. 9 cm;
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