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Place of Origin: Finnish
Meditative Carved Wood Sculpture by Viljo Aarnos (Finland)
Located in Round Top, TX
The meditative carved wood sculpture by Viljo Aarnos is a stunning example of minimalist elegance and thoughtful craftsmanship. The piece, originating from Finland, speaks volumes th...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Blue Floral Wooden Decoration from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Blue Floral Wooden Decoration from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Modernist Futuristic Diver Brass Sculpture, Eldest by Sakari Kannosto 2025
By Sakari Kannosto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Crafted in partially polished and patinated brass, Eldest is the companion work to Kannosto’s First-born, also listed on 1stdibs seperately, extending the artist’s vision of future h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Modernist Futuristic Diver Brass Sculpture, First Born by Sakari Kannosto 2022
By Sakari Kannosto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A partially polished brass sculpture by Sakari Kannosto, First-born belongs to one of the artist’s latest body of work exploring adaptation, myth, and our shifting relationship with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Birgitta Ara, Finnish (1935 - 2009) Three Bronze Sculptures - Faith, Hope & Love
By Birgitta Ara
Located in Hanover, MA
Birgitta Ara, Finnish (1934 - 2009) three bronze sculptures from 1980, edition number 2/12, each signed 'ara 2/12' (4) Birgitta Majlis Juslin, later Birgitta Ara, born 7 August 1934 in Helsinki. Parents singer and actor Ture Ara and public school teacher Elsie Juslin.
 Born in Helsinki in 1934, Ara studied decorative painting at the School of Art and Design from 1952-1955. Later she moved to Paris to model and eventually returned to her art by the 1970's when she exhibited copper sculpture reliefs at the Ecole Nationale Superiere des Arts. She won numerous awards, including the Prix des Jeunes in an exhibition for women's art at the Museum of Modern Art, and a relief was selected for the Salon d'Automne, the art salon in the Grand Palais. She received the Grand Prix de Sculpture at the International Exhibition for women's art in the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris. She eventually returned to Finland in 1991. Provenance: Estate of Countess Margareta Douglas From the Estate of Countess Margareta Douglas, Rivanna Farm, Charlottesville, VA A 10,000 sq ft estate with multiple royal...
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Beautiful Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Decorative Leaf Dish Soini 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
In most if not in all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Birch

GUNNAR UOTILA, wood sculpture, signed and dated 1953
Located in Helsinki, FI
Gunnar Uotila (Finland, 1913-1997) - Unique carved wood sculpture "EVE" , signed and dated 1953 - Gunnar Uotila was a sculptor producing mainly wooden carved works . - Exhibitions ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Modernist Wäinö Aaltonen (1894-1966) "Suru" Sculpture
By Wäinö Aaltonen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
circa 1930's sculpture by modernist sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen of Finland. "Suru". Ceramic composition mounted on a wooden plinth with name plate. Rear si...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Artifacts of Disharmony Yellow Buoy Sculpture by Tero Kuitunen
Located in Geneve, CH
Artifacts of disharmony yellow buoy sculpture by Tero Kuitunen. Material: Hand Blown glass, handbuild ceramic, leather. Dimensions: D 25 x H 29cm. ...
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2010s Post-Modern Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Leather, Glass

Artifacts of Disharmony Red Pillow Sculpture by Tero Kuitunen
Located in Geneve, CH
Artifacts of Disharmony red pillow Sculpture by Tero Kuitunen Material: Handbuild ceramic, gold plating. Dimensions: D39 x W 39 x H29cm Unique piece, part of the museum exhibiti...
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2010s Post-Modern Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Plate

Artifacts of Disharmony Clear Buoy Sculpture by Tero Kuitunen
Located in Geneve, CH
Artifacts of Disharmony Clear Buoy sculpture by Tero Kuitunen Material: Hand sculpted glass and ceramic. Dimensions: D48 x W 20 x H10cm Unique piec...
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2010s Post-Modern Finnish Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glass

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