This is a ceramic reindeer statue from the Skansen series designed by Lisa Larsson for Gustavsberg in 1976. Although there is a reprint version of this item, it is an original vintage item made in the 70's.
The series name Skansen is the successor to Lisa Larson's masterpieces ``Stora Zoo'' and ``Lilla Zoo.'' Following Skansen in 1976, a series called ``Lill Skansen'' was produced in 1978, with two types of ceramic statues, large and small. Animals unique to the cold countries of Scandinavia have been selected. The bottom is engraved with "Gustavsberg SWEDEN LISA L".
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Series name: Skansen Product name: Ren / Reindeer Year: 1976 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is in very good condition with no cracks, chips, or penetrations, and it is a complete item that retains its original appearance with the original seal still intact.
■Size Height 11cm Width 15.5cm Thickness 9cm
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
Gustavsberg is a long-established Swedish pottery manufacturer founded in 1825. For more information on the history of the company , please see this article♪ The company produced bathtubs and other housing equipment, but from the late 19th century onward, they focused on producing artistic ceramics, and their name became widely known. I did. Known for its simple and beautiful designs with motifs of nature and folklore, it is a manufacturer that led Scandinavian design in the 20th century.
It produced many outstanding artists such as Lisa Larsson and Stig Lindberg, and was a central figure in the ``Mid-Century'' art movement of the mid-20th century in Northern Europe. Even today, it is highly praised for its high artistry, technical ability, and unique design that evokes the Nordic climate.