This horse ceramic plate was produced in the 1960s by Lisa Larson at G Studio in Gustavsberg in a limited edition of 150 pieces. The saddle, reins, and other features depict a majestic horse carrying harnesses on its back. Many of Lisa Larson's works from the 1960s use blue glaze, and the saddle, reins, and eyes of this horse are also sprinkled with blue glaze. The black burnt color of the pot transfers to the unglazed areas, and the glaze surface is a deep indigo color, making it a very atmospheric ceramic plate.
The width is over 40 cm and the weight is over 3 kg, giving it a very strong presence due to its thickness. This is a ceramic board with an impact that can be placed in the center of the room as a painterly decoration. Lisa Larson's signature is engraved on the bottom of the front legs, and the serial number is on the back. This work was made 10 years after Lisa Larson started working at Gustavsberg. Lisa Larson was in her 30s at the time, but this work was created when she was already well-known as a first-class ceramic artist, and is a masterpiece created during the process of growing into a world-renowned artist.
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Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
Designer: Lisa Larson / Lisa Larson
Title: Häst / Horse
Year: 1960s
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
There are some color changes on the back due to aging, It is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips and remains in its original condition. The serial number is hidden as a consideration for those who collect it. If you would like to know the number, please contact us via email. Please note that the berså cup in the photo is not an accessory to this product, but is for size comparison.
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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.
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.