エキゾチックなモスクのオブジェ グスタフスベリの知られざる名品
| Detailed specifications | |
| Maker | Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg |
| designer | Bertil Vallien / Bertil Vallien |
| Series name | Bagdad |
| era | 1960s |
| Country of manufacture | Sweden |
| condition |
★★★★★ (5: Completed) This is a complete product with no cracks or chips and remains as it was when manufactured. The glaze on the corner of the flower pattern on the surface has peeled off in one spot. Baghdad is a frequently found feature of products and is a result of the manufacturing process. |
| size |
Height 17.5cm Width 5.5cm Depth 4.5cm
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This is a series of figurines called Baghdad produced by the art department of Gustavsberg, Sweden's leading pottery manufacturer. Designer Bertil Wallin is famous as the person responsible for shaping the glass works at Costa Boda. A total of seven types of objects were produced in the Baghdad series. This is the design of the tower. Although Valeen was a young man in his 20s at the time of creation, he was able to accurately express the characteristics of the building in an extremely abstract manner, and it is an excellent vintage work that shows a glimpse of his talent.
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.
