209. Tapio Wirkkala
1915-1985
Bracelet, 1970s Precious metal. 3.4 x 6.3 x 5.3 cm (1 3⁄8 x 2 1⁄2 x 2 1⁄8 in.) Serially produced by Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Marked with Finnish assay mark and purity mark 750. Gross weight 30.2 grams.
Literature Marianne Aav, Rosa Barovier Mentasti and Gordon Bowyer, et al., Tapio Wirkkala - eye, hand and thought, exh. cat., Museum of Art and Design, Helsinki, 2000, p. 371 for a similar example
Estimate £4,000-6,000 $6,300-9,400 €5,500-8,300
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