This is a unique ceramic statue of a warrior, produced in several pieces in the 1960s by Lisa Larson, a leading Swedish ceramic artist. This is a color variation of a work photographed in Lisa Larson's RETRO book.
Lisa Larson's warrior statue is known for "Drabant", designed in 1970. This work was made as a prototype prior to that. There are several existing ceramic plates, but each one has a different expression. In other words, it is not a mass-produced product, but each one is made by Lisa Larson with its own facial expression.
The painting depicts a mustachioed man wearing large armor, with his limbs intentionally short to emphasize the size of the armor. His expression is sharp, but he is standing there without a warrior's weapon.
The 1970 "Imperial Guard" is 28cm in size, but this work is It is very large, measuring 45cm in size. As a result, mass production was difficult, and the ceramic plates sold in mass markets were smaller in size.
Since her death, Lisa Larson's work has become more and more valuable. It is a work that is worth the price, as it will never be available again. Please take this opportunity to see it.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Title: Warrior Production date: 1960s (estimated)
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
Although the wire on the back shows signs of aging, it can still be used as a wall hanging without any problems. This is an excellent piece of workmanship that has retained the original appearance from the time of production.
■Size
Height 45cm Width 33cm Thickness 1.5cm
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.
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.