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Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s

$413.76
£311.52
€350
CA$571.05
A$639.71
CHF 332.73
MX$7,803.11
NOK 4,236.06
SEK 3,994.31
DKK 2,664.55

About the Item

A decorative sculpture in the form of a wooden puzzle, crafted from solid pine by Swedish artist Gunnar Kanevad (1930–2019). It features two human silhouettes sawn from a pinewood cuboid. Marked with the artist’s name and studio underneath. Swedish wood sculptor Gunnar Kanevad was born in 1930 and founded his workshop in the town of Linköping in 1962. During his long career, Kanevad became known for his organic sculptures and imaginative objects, often crafted from pine. He is represented at the Swedish National Museum and in the Swedish Royal Collections. Kanevad passed away in 2019.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970-1979
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forserum, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9614245475892

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