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Ilvekset / Lynxes

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"Lynxes" consists of two gateposts with climbing lynxes.

Gunnar Finne studied architecture before he took up art studies, as is shown by his ability to harmoniously integrate sculptures to buildings. This skill made him popular with architects such as Lindgren, Saarinen and Sirén who commissioned extensive decorations for their buildings from Finne. Finne's oeuvre comprises statues, reliefs and m ...

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Itäinen puistotie 1, Kaivopuisto
00140 Helsinki

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Updated: 20/4/2026