Gustavsberg
Gustavsberg G Studio Faience Pitcher with Plant Motif
Gustavsberg G Studio Faience Pitcher with Plant Motif
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リンドベリのGスタジオから生まれた 古代技法ファイアンス焼きの逸品
This faience pitcher was produced in the mid-20th century by the famous Swedish pottery manufacturer Gustavsberg. Its soft texture is achieved by applying a tin glaze to a red clay base. The cobalt green flowers gently emerge, creating a presence that resembles a wall painting from a distance.
The motif is a symbolic botanical that evokes Nordic wildflowers, and the impressionistic style captures the shapes of the petals and leaves from memory. The designs are highly refined, evoking memories and seasonal feelings in the viewer. Furthermore, the landscape retains elements that are standardized in modern mass production, such as the fluctuation of the outline, the strength and weakness of the brush strokes, and the bleeding that occurs when the glaze is absorbed.
On the back (bottom) you can see the "G" hand sign, indicating the workshop where it was made, as well as symbols related to the type and decorator. Gustavsberg employed many decorators, and the true joy of faience work is the individual differences in brushwork and shades of blue, even with the same design. This piece also beautifully displays this "individuality" as a beautiful feature.
The capacity is 1000ml when properly filled and 1200ml when fully filled . Its large proportions give it a beautiful, sculptural volume and beautifully rounded edges, making it a truly eye-catching object.
There is a video that shows the production scene at that time. The man wearing round glasses is designer Stig Lindberg. This work was also produced in this workshop and remains to this day.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Form Design: Stig Lindberg / Stig Lindberg Pattern Design: Helinä Pitkänen / Helinä Pitkänen
Era: 1950s Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is in very good condition with no cracks, chips or crazing. The shading of the glaze, bleeding and brush marks are characteristic of the piece from the time of production, and please understand that these are part of the piece's individuality.
■Size: Width 16cm (including handle) Height 22cm
Suitable capacity: 1000ml (full capacity: 1200ml)
Stig Lindberg
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982)
Born in Umeå, the central city of northern Sweden. Originally from Stockholm's art school Konstfack ( Learn painting at Konstfack. He joined Gustavsberg in 1937 and gradually rose to prominence under the tutelage of his mentor, Wilhelm Koge. Twelve years later, in 1949, he succeeded Koge as the company's art director in charge of design.
Since then, Lindberg has released numerous works as a standard bearer of Swedish modernism in the mid-20th century. During Lindberg's time, the Gustavsberg workshop was at its peak, and its works from that time are recognized as works from the golden period known as ``mid-century,'' and are highly valued. Lindberg's studio is called G-Studion, where young designers are demonstrating their skills and producing famous artists such as Lisa Larson.
Gustavsberg's G-Studion
Apart from the mass production line, Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion. Famous designers such as Willhelm Koge, Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larsson created their artwork here.
Founded in 1942, G Studio was a group of artists, designers, craftsmen and illustrators whose activities ranged from creative work to exhibition ceramics, public space art production and industrial design. . It operated until 1993 and served as an ``aesthetic laboratory''. It was also responsible for providing design ideas for Gustavsberg's mass-produced products.
G-Studio was a renovated atelier in an old building from a ceramics factory in Gustavsberg, and was a hub for more than 100 artists and craftsmen. It is no exaggeration to say that Gustavsberg's ceramic tradition of the 20th century originated from here. It was a centerpiece of the Swedish art and design world and served as a breeding ground for new creativity.
Each piece of G Studio's work is handmade, and there are videos showing the production process. The video shows a man wearing round glasses, designer Stig Lindberg. And on the right side you can see Willhelm Koge, who was the studio director.
