Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist (Arabia 1960s) White Hedgehog Wall Plaque 23 cm
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist's hedgehog relief wall plaque with rounded shape and joyous expression It was decorated by hand, giving it a unique touch.
Gunvor designed the wall plaque in the 1960s at the Arabia factory. Charming Finnish art piece!
Artist
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist
Year
1960s
Maker
Arabia
Material
Stoneware
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks
Size
Width: 23 cm / 9.1 in
Height: 19 cm / 7.5 in
Depth: 2 cm / 0.8 in
Marked
GOG (Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist), Arabia, Finland
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Price
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Price
$160
Description
Article no.: 60668
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist (1928–2005) was one of Finland’s leading ceramic artists in the 20th century. She was part of the Nordic tradition aiming for warm-hearted and joyous design. After her art studies at the Institute of Industrial Art in Helsinki, Gunvor worked for the Arabia factory for more than 40 years. She was a prominent designer of wall plaques, figurines, and tableware with motifs from the fauna or flora. Gunvor’s artistry is represented at the numerous museums in the Nordic countries.