Saara Hopea-Untracht: Life and Work (Signed by Author)
Monograph on renowned and prolific mid-century Finnish designer Saara Hopea-Untracht, written by her husband, the American metalsmith, educator, and writer Oppi Untracht. Published in 1988 by Werner Soderstrom Osakeyhtio. Small 4to (9" x 10"), 312 pages with pictorial dust jacket and text in English and Finnish. Illustrated throughout in color and black-and-white. Covers Hopea-Untracht's work in a variety of media, including furniture, glass, metal sculpture, jewerly, and textiles, with a focus on her glass designs for Nuutajarvi and her jewelry designs for Marimekko. A full biography and catalog raisonne that delves into the design process by an author intimately familiar with his subject. Enhanced by the author's signature on the title page. A lovely, crisp copy with only minor rubbing and bumping to the dust jacket.
Monograph on renowned and prolific mid-century Finnish designer Saara Hopea-Untracht, written by her husband, the American metalsmith, educator, and writer Oppi Untracht. Published in 1988 by Werner Soderstrom Osakeyhtio. Small 4to (9" x 10"), 312 pages with pictorial dust jacket and text in English and Finnish. Illustrated throughout in color and black-and-white. Covers Hopea-Untracht's work in a variety of media, including furniture, glass, metal sculpture, jewerly, and textiles, with a focus on her glass designs for Nuutajarvi and her jewelry designs for Marimekko. A full biography and catalog raisonne that delves into the design process by an author intimately familiar with his subject. Enhanced by the author's signature on the title page. A lovely, crisp copy with only minor rubbing and bumping to the dust jacket.
Monograph on renowned and prolific mid-century Finnish designer Saara Hopea-Untracht, written by her husband, the American metalsmith, educator, and writer Oppi Untracht. Published in 1988 by Werner Soderstrom Osakeyhtio. Small 4to (9" x 10"), 312 pages with pictorial dust jacket and text in English and Finnish. Illustrated throughout in color and black-and-white. Covers Hopea-Untracht's work in a variety of media, including furniture, glass, metal sculpture, jewerly, and textiles, with a focus on her glass designs for Nuutajarvi and her jewelry designs for Marimekko. A full biography and catalog raisonne that delves into the design process by an author intimately familiar with his subject. Enhanced by the author's signature on the title page. A lovely, crisp copy with only minor rubbing and bumping to the dust jacket.
