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This lion ceramic plate was produced by Lisa Larson at Gustavsberg in 1963 in a limited edition of 100 pieces. It depicts a lion in a cage. In addition to the line that produced mass-market products, Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion, where famous designers such as Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larsson created artwork. This is a work made in that atelier. LISA. L.'s signature is engraved on the lower left.
Lisa Larson's lion statues are widely known for her Afrika series. Reproductions of the cute lion statue with its round face and slender body are still being produced today. Production of the Afrika series began in 1964, and while Lisa Larson's lion statue is generally seen for the first time in that year, the lion in the cage was actually made the previous year in 1963. Masu. Although the lion has sharp claws in an iron cage, its expression is very gentle and cute, and you can clearly see that Lisa Larson's later style had already been established at this time. This ceramic plate can be said to be the very origin of the lion statue that is widely known throughout the world.
More than half a century after their production, these vintage items have become extremely difficult to obtain. In a sense, it is miraculous that it is available in Japan as it is limited to 100 pieces. Please see the blog post for details.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Title: LEJON I BUR / Lion in the Cage Year: 1963 Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
This is a complete item that maintains its original condition with no notable damage . The serial number is hidden as a consideration for those who collect it. If you are looking for a serial number, please contact us via email.
■Size
Height 46cm Width 31cm Thickness 2cm
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.