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Modernist Still Life – 1950’s Finland
Modernist Still Life – 1950’s Finland
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A beautifully balanced still life from 1950’s Finland, painted in watercolor or gouache on paper. Signed S. Sipilä, this piece could easily be mistaken for a rare and highly valuable work by Sulho Sipilä (1895–1949), the renowned Finnish painter known for his quietly captivating domestic scenes and still lifes. However, the date - 1956 - places it six years after his death, ruling out the possibility. Still, the visual language is strikingly familiar: soft pastels and fluid, confident brushwork with a rhythm reminiscent of Sipilä and other Nordic modernists of the post-war era.
While we were secretly hoping for a rare Sulho Sipilä, we’re just as charmed by this gem painted by another artist, perhaps a relative influenced by him, as it’s a visually striking, well composed example of mid-century Finnish modernist art, at a much more approachable price point.
The artwork depicts a quiet, luminous moment painted in soft pastels with a striking cobalt blue accent, giving it a dream-like quality. A refined piece with timeless appeal.
In very good vintage condition with wear consistent with age. Framed behind glass in the original vintage frame, ready to hang.
Size 47 cm x 56 cm
FREE HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE
We offer free doorstep delivery for this item in the areas listed below. To confirm a delivery, just send us a message at hello@fruitmarket.fi or DM us on Instagram before placing your order.
Weekly deliveries to: Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo, Kirkkonummi, Inkoo, Siuntio, and anywhere in the Raasepori region (We'll bring your order on our next delivery round—usually within 7 days!)
Monthly deliveries to: Tampere, Turku, Lahti, Salo, Riihimäki, Hämeenlinna, Lohja, Kerava, Järvenpää, Vihti, Nurmijärvi, Hyvinkää, Mäntsälä (Your item will arrive within 1–3 weeks, depending on our delivery route)
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Shipping & Free Pick-Up
Shipping & Free Pick-Up
SHIPPING - We offer shipping in Finland for all items (except larger furniture and artwork). Shipping costs will be calculated at check-out after choosing delivery method, delivery location and payment method. We'll do our best to ship your order on the next working day, but if our team is swamped with orders, it might take up to 3-4 work days - please bear with us! We ship mostly with the Finnish Post Office, but please contact us if you prefer another option.
We also offer international shipping whenever possible. Please contact us for a quote.
FREE PICK-UP - Free pick-up from Karjaa or Helsinki available for all items! Choose your prefered pick-up location at check-out.
Måll - Open on Saturdays 11-17 (Kauppiaankatu 14, 10300 Karjaa)
Pick up your order from our store at Måll during opening hours. Your order will be ready for pick-up in 24 hours.
Nomen Nescio Store- Open Mon-Fri 12-18, Sat 11-17 (Fredrikinkatu 39, 00120 Helsinki)
Pick up your order from our pick-up point at Nomen Nescio during their opening hours. We deliver orders to Helsinki every Monday, so your order will be ready for pick-up at 15:00 on the next Monday after we've received your order. Orders placed on Sunday before 18:00 can be delivered to our pick-up point during the next day.
About Vintage
About Vintage
Please note: These items are not new. Vintage items may show signs of wear and age, and bear production marks from the manufacturing processes of the time. These signs and marks are very much a guarantee of authenticity, and add to the warmth and character of vintage items.
We do our best to describe and photograph any signs of age or use. Please look carefully at the photos and item description before making a purchase.
Due to the unique nature of vintage, all items are sold in their current condition including any signs of wear, fading, or minor flaws.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us before making your purchase.
SKU:AR021
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