This unique decorative plate was created in G-Studion, a studio established by Lisa Larson within Gustavsberg in 1978. Lisa Larson, one of the leading ceramic artists of the 20th century, carefully applied each brushstroke of color by hand and carved the patterns with a powerful spatula.
The design on the surface is likely based on the motif of birds and eggs. Her representative works include ceramic panels of sandpipers and bird's nests, both of which use the motif of parent birds and eggs. In this piece, a sphere finished with a blue glaze is placed in the center along with large, flapping wings, creating a unique expression.
The slope that slopes down towards the center of the plate and the green mesh pattern on its surface are thought to suggest the image of a flapping parent bird and its eggs before they hatch.
Lisa Larson left Gustavsberg in 1979 to work as a freelancer, but this piece is engraved with "LISA 78 SWEDEN," suggesting it was created in 1978, the year before she left the company. This art plate can be said to have been produced at a time when she had matured technically and was about to take flight into the world.
In recent years, the value of Lisa Larson's works has risen significantly since her death in 2024, and prices have risen sharply in the vintage market. Unique pieces in particular are extremely valuable, and it is expected that they will become increasingly difficult to obtain at the same price in the future. Don't miss this opportunity to see them.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Year: 1978 Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
This is a perfect piece with no cracks or chips. There is a stretch mark on one edge that occurred during the manufacturing process, but it was inspected by Lisa herself before being shipped. This is a unique masterpiece with an extremely high level of perfection.
■Size
Diameter 27cm Height 7cm
Lisa Larson
Lisa Larson (1931-2024)
A world-renowned Swedish ceramicist, he was born in Härlunda, a village of about 500 people in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region in southern Sweden.
As a child, she aspired to be a fashion designer, but after enrolling at the Gothenburg Academy of Art, she studied ceramics. One day, she was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year probationary period, she officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly thereafter, in 1955, she released the Lilla Zoo series, and in 1964, she came up with the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
Lisa Larson has not only worked for Gustavsberg, but has also provided designs for Höganäs, the major domestic retailer Åhléns, and the German ceramic manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, she became a freelance artist, working on a voluntary basis with companies, rather than as an exclusive contractor, and continued to work freely in various fields. In 1979 and 1981, she held solo exhibitions at Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and the 1981 exhibition was visited by a total of 70,000 people.
Gustavsberg's G-Studion
Apart from the mass production line, Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion. Famous designers such as Willhelm Koge, Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larsson created their artwork here.
Founded in 1942, G Studio was a group of artists, designers, craftsmen and illustrators whose activities ranged from creative work to exhibition ceramics, public space art production and industrial design. . It operated until 1993 and served as an ``aesthetic laboratory''. It was also responsible for providing design ideas for Gustavsberg's mass-produced products.
G-Studio was a renovated atelier in an old building from a ceramics factory in Gustavsberg, and was a hub for more than 100 artists and craftsmen. It is no exaggeration to say that Gustavsberg's ceramic tradition of the 20th century originated from here. It was a centerpiece of the Swedish art and design world and served as a breeding ground for new creativity.
Each piece of G Studio's work is handmade, and there are videos showing the production process. The video shows a man wearing round glasses, designer Stig Lindberg. And on the right side you can see Willhelm Koge, who was the studio director.
