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- Estimate
- £7,000–£10,000 hammer ≈ $9,438–$13,483
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Phillips — Nordic Design, London · 25 September 2013
- Record ID
- TB-2026-283155
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Alvar Aalto, 'Hand Grenade' ceiling light, model no. A111. Phillips, 25 Sep 2013, lot 229. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-283155.
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Alvar Aalto, 'Hand Grenade' ceiling light, model no. A111. Phillips, 25 Sep 2013, lot 229. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-283155.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Important ceiling light, from the 'Fantasia' series | Paavo Tynell | £60,000–£80,000 | |
| Rug | Impi Sotavalta | £8,000–£12,000 | |
| 'Cocktail' cabinet, model no. 810 | Alvar Aalto | £4,000–£6,000 | |
| Large 'Tale' stool | Ilmari Tapiovaara | £3,000–£5,000 | |
| 'Immaculate Conception' | Kim Simonsson | £8,000–£12,000 | |
| 'Orkhidea' (Orchid) vase, model no. 3868-540 | Timo Sarpaneva | £4,000–£6,000 |
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