This fish ceramic plate was produced by Lisa Larson at Gustavsberg in the 1960s in a limited edition of 150 pieces. This is a large ceramic plate that depicts a fish that resembles an ancient fish. 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 produced artwork.
This is a work made in that atelier. The signature LISA. L. is engraved under the pelvic fin.
Lisa Larson's Fisk ceramic plates are also part of a series produced from 1963 to 1969 called the Väggplattor (Ceramic Plates) series. However, this was produced in limited quantities as a prototype around the year before its release.
The biggest difference between the mass-produced fish ceramic plates in the Väggplattor series and this limited edition is the size and color expression. The mass-produced items have a width of 57 to 58 cm, but this one is one size smaller at 46 cm. Also, while the mass-produced version has whitish decorations, the limited edition has deep carvings and the coloring of the glaze is dark and deep. There is a sense of freshness throughout, and there is a sense of vitality in the facial expressions. This limited edition version has a much different creative spirit than the mass-produced version.
More than half a century after its creation, Lisa Larson's limited edition pieces are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. Please take this opportunity to see the works of the now-defunct Lisa Larson from her heyday.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson / Lisa Larson Title: Fisk / Age: Around 1963 Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
This is a complete item in 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: 25cm Width: 46cm Thickness: 2.5cm
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.