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    31 October 2006

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    • Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-
    Lot 50

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985)

    GROUP OF KANTTARELLI VASES

    Price realised

    GBP 13,800

    Estimate

    GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000

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    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985)
    Group of Kanttarelli Vases
    designed 1947, produced circa 1955 by Iittala, free-blown glass, line-engraved
    10 in. (25.7 cm.) high
    engraved maker's and designer's marks (underside rim) (9)

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