Lisa Larson
Rare Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Mia (MIA) Original Artwork
Rare Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Mia (MIA) Original Artwork
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This is the original (earliest) and largest MIA sculpture, and could be considered the pinnacle of Lisa Larson's cat sculptures at Gustavsberg. Its scale goes beyond the typical cat figurine, being larger than an actual cat and as large as a small dog.
This piece was originally produced in the 1960s as a cat (Katt/Maxikatt) in the Stora Zoo series. It later reappeared in the 1990s under the name "Mia" and became the model for the mass-produced product that is well known today. As it is a particularly large piece even within the Stora Zoo series, it is believed to have required advanced production techniques. Some of the existing pieces have cloudy expressions due to glaze drips, and there is considerable individual variation. It seems that this piece was not suitable for mass production. This piece is one of Mia's original works, and is one of the rarest pieces to come across among Lisa's works, making it a truly exceptional piece.
The way the luster rises, the fluctuations in the firing, and even the accumulation of color in the fine details all retain the breath of the original production. The fluctuations that cannot be seen in Mia's modern mass-produced products are also the highlight of this original work.
■Detailed specifications Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Title: MIA Era: 1960s
Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
This is a perfect piece that has retained its original condition. Please understand that the glaze fluctuations and color unevenness are part of the original appearance from the time of production.
■Size: Height 36cm, Width 20cm
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.
