Statues - Hither & Thither

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Helsinki
Uusimaa

Sturenkatu
(Paavalin kirkon puisto - Paul's Church Park)

Gunnar Bärlund

Helsinki 1911 - Palm Beach, Fla. 1982
Finnish heavy weight boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics
(Wikipedia)

Niilo Rikula
1991

Description

Bronze statue of Bärlund about to strike while using his other arm to protect the head and body.

Inscription(s)

GeeBee
Gunnar Bärlund
1911-1982

Signature

n. rikula 1991

Information Sign

hermanni-vallila seura ry
1991

In Loving Memory
Eva Bärlund
1912-2006

Sculptor

Niilo Rikula (1959), Finnish sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Helsinki City Artmuseum, Public Art.

Locatie (N 60°11'48" - E 24°57'38") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: fi153; Photograph: 3 July 2013
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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