This is a one-of-a-kind (unique piece) rooster figurine made by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the 1950s. This is the actual piece, the photo of which is featured in Lisa Larson's RETRO book. It is one of the little-known and mysterious works known as the "Rib Series," which are made entirely from animal skeletons.
The Rib series includes several animals, including horses and birds, but no two pieces of each animal are the same. Later mass-produced Lisa Larson pieces were modeled after the Rib series. The Rib series is a unique piece that became the backbone of Lisa Larson's well-known works.
This piece, "Rooster (Tuppfågel)", became the prototype for the later Väggplattor (wall-hanging ceramic tile) series. The Väggplattor series was released in 1966. The back of this piece has the date 1961 written on it, which shows that Lisa Larson had been working on a new concept five years before the series was released. This is a one-of-a-kind piece that became the origin of the Väggplattor series, which would later become world famous. The back is signed by LISA L.
Lisa Larson's signatures are overwhelmingly limited to initials of her surname, but this is a rare piece in which she signs her full name. It is thicker than the other pieces in the Rib series, and is of very high quality.
We were fortunate enough to be able to acquire this piece. Since her death, Lisa Larson's work has become even more valuable. This piece will never be available again, so it is worth the price. Please take this opportunity to see it.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Year: 1961 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips and has retained the original appearance from the time it was made. It is a unique piece with excellent workmanship.
■Size
Width 26cm Height 28cm Depth 4cm
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.
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.