This is Lisa Larson's large-scale work, "Girl with a Dove (Flicka med duva)." The composition depicts a girl with a tranquil expression, with another dove gently perched on top.
The charm of this piece is that, as you get closer, the matte texture of the skin, the engraved lines of the hair, and the soft light of the dove's glaze appear to change appearance depending on the distance. You can see the subtle fluctuations and firing process that cannot be achieved with the uniformity of mass production, which remain as depth to the piece.
This work is a model produced by Gustavsberg K Studio. It stands at a height of approximately 45cm and has a striking scale, making it a great decorative sculpture even on its own.
■Detailed specifications Manufacturer: Gustavsberg K-Studion / Gustavsberg K Studio Designer: Lisa Larson / Lisa Larson
Title: Flicka med duva / Girl and Dove
Country of origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
Please understand that the variations in shade and texture caused by the firing and glaze are a result of the piece's original appearance from the time of production.
■Size: Height approx. 45cm, Width approx. 23cm
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.
