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Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway

$2,000
£1,487.66
€1,741.76
CA$2,790.68
A$3,122.85
CHF 1,630.60
MX$38,392.17
NOK 20,571.96
SEK 19,358.11
DKK 12,994.85
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Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway. The polar bear was the first animal he carved in the 1950s. In fine condition original condition, just needs some teak oil. Arne received a Gold Medal in the 1957 Deutsche Handwerksmesse in Munchen Germany, and a Silver medal in the 1960 Triennale di Milano.
  • Creator:
    Arne Tjomsland (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.88 in (7.32 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 2.13 in (5.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Teak
  • Place of Origin:
    Norway
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very nice example.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820223615752

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