An Overview of Edward Lindahl’s Mineva Series
Edward Lindahl (1907-1986) was mostly known as a distinguished illustrator and graphic designer. But he also was a sculptor who designed animal figurines for Sweden’s leading ceramic factories. Edward designed the Minerva series in 1962 for Gustavsberg. It consists of three stoneware owls with swelling forms, earthy-colored mottled glaze, and slightly humorous expression. On the lower side, they are marked with the Gustavsberg studio hand and EL. Which of Edward’s Minerva owl is your favorite?
Burr (Ruffle), height 7 cm / 2.8 in
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Klot (Sphere), height 4 cm / 1.6 in
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Knip (Wink), height 6 cm / 2.4 in
The whole Mineva series
The lower side of a Minerva owl
A unique pre-production Klot, height 8 cm / 3.1 in
A self-portraite by Edward Lindahl
