This is a mermaid statue designed by Lisa Larson in the 1970s. At the time, Lisa Larson was a freelance designer and received requests from companies all over Europe. This is an object that was commissioned by Royal Krona, a glass manufacturer in Sweden.
Lisa Larson has also designed small ceramic mermaid statues for Gustavsberg, but this one is a glass mermaid. The forward-looking expression and the large seabird standing on her back make this an impressive piece. This is the largest of Lisa Larson's glass works.
This masterpiece is made of crystal glass and is highly transparent, and when viewed from various angles, the expression changes slightly. It is also a very heavy piece, weighing about 3kg, making it the largest glass piece by Lisa Larson. It can stand on its own, but since it does not have the original wooden base, we recommend displaying it on a book stand or similar.
■Details Manufacturer: Royal Krona Designer: Lisa Larson Year: 1970s Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
It is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips and retains its original condition. There are very slight scratches on the back due to storage, and air bubbles are visible as a characteristic of the product. Although this does not detract from the beauty of the piece, please note that it is not a perfect item.
■Size
Maximum width 26cm , length 22.5cm , thickness 3cm
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.