"Liten Katt (Little Cat)" was created by Lisa Larson in 1965 for Gustavsberg, a leading Swedish ceramics manufacturer. The angular, block-like form has been stripped away to leave only the traces of a cat. The greatest appeal of this piece is that it does not rely on typical cuteness, but rather is created through the volume of the surfaces and the strength of the contours.
The body is covered in a warm orange glaze, and the glaze accumulates in the uneven carvings (the fur patterns), creating natural shadows. The original seal is still present.
This is not a reproduction or a later model, but an original produced at Gustavsberg for just one year in 1965. It is an early cat piece created by Lisa Larson, who was known as a cat lover.
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■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Title: Liten Katt
Year: 1965 Country of origin: Sweden Material: Stoneware
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
The original sticker is still attached and the item is in perfect condition, retaining the original appearance from the time of production.
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■Size
Height: Approx. 10cm
Width: approx. 7cm
Depth: Approx. 6cm
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.
