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Creator: Lillemor Mannerheim
Porcelain Owl Sculpture by Lillemor Mannerheim for Arabia of Finland
By Lillemor Mannerheim, Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
A hard to find porcelain owl sculpture by Lillemor Mannerheim for Arabia of Finland, circa 1980s. Signed on the underside by the artist, the p...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lillemor Mannerheim Animal Sculptures
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Porcelain
Lillemor Mannerheim Klingspor, Panda WWF, Arabia
By Lillemor Mannerheim, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
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This panda designed by Lillemor Mannerheim was made for WWF and part of the sales of the items was donated to this organisation. Mannerheim, being a member of ...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Lillemor Mannerheim Animal Sculptures
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Faience
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Lillemor Mannerheim animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Lillemor Mannerheim animal sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original animal sculptures by Lillemor Mannerheim were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in finland during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider animal sculptures by Iittala, Arabia, and Nuutajärvi Notsjõ. Prices for Lillemor Mannerheim animal sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $275 and can go as high as $405, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $340.