A piggy bank designed by Lisa Larson. The model is Gunnar Sträng, who served as Minister of Finance in Sweden for 21 years, and is one of the longest-serving members of Parliament in Swedish history. After that, he served as Minister of State for 31 years and laid the foundation for Swedish welfare policy. It is rare in Lisa Larson's work to use a real man as a motif. It is cute and deformed like a stocky Lisa Larson.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Series name: Gunnar Sräng Designer: Lisa Larson Age: 1970s Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Extremely Good Condition)
It is in near perfect condition with no noticeable damage. One corner of the book is slightly chipped and the burnt color transfer at the time of manufacture can be seen in the corner. Since this product is unglazed, it is thought that the clay exploded during firing. You can also see a thick glaze on the right side of the back. The brown felt soles are original. It is a very beautiful pottery statue that retains its appearance at the time of manufacture.
■ size
Height 15.5cm Width 9.5cm
Lisa Larson
Lisa Larson (1931-2024)
A world-renowned ceramic artist representing Sweden. Born in the village of Härlunda, in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region of southern Sweden.
When she was young, she aspired to be a clothing designer, but after enrolling at Gothenburg University of the Arts, she studied ceramics. One day, he was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year trial period, he officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly after, in 1955, he announced the Lilla zoo series, and in 1964 he devised the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
In addition to Gustavsberg, Lisa Larsson has also provided designs for Höganäs, domestic retail giant Åhléns, and German pottery manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, he was active in various fields while continuing his creative activities freely, taking the position of a freelance artist under a voluntary contract with a company rather than an exclusive contract. In 1979 and 1981, he held solo exhibitions at the Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and his solo exhibition in 1981 is said to have attracted 70,000 visitors.