Sky Terrier figurine produced by Lisa Larson at Gustavsberg from 1977 to 1979. In Gustavsberg, there was a department called G-Studion, where well-known designers such as Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larson produced artworks, apart from the mass-produced line.
The series name Kennel means a kennel, and there are multiple dog breeds in the series. Reprints have also been produced, but this is an original vintage product produced between 1977 and 1979. The expression is intentionally drawn in black, and the round eyes are beautifully expressed in the sky terrier's hairy eyes. There is also a reprint version, but the vintage is characterized by a darker and darker expression of the eyes. Lisa Larson's technique as a sculptor who expresses cuteness while deforming well is shown.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Series name: Kennel Age: 1977-1979 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: complete)
It is a complete product with no noticeable damage. The original seal remains, and it is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips.
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.