This flower vase is a limited edition of 400 pieces, produced by Lisa Larson in 1993 at Keramik Studion (K-Studion), the in-house workshop established by Gustavsberg. Lisa Larson left Gustavsberg in 1979 to work as a freelancer, but was later welcomed back to the company with generous compensation, providing an environment in which she could focus on her own creative endeavors. This limited edition item was produced at a technically high level by Lisa Larson, who was already a world-renowned artist.
This piece, part of the Marine series, was produced in 1993, with only 400 pieces produced. It's a masterpiece, with apple-like red and lush green stripes vividly adorning the milky white body. The stripes are hand-painted evenly, demonstrating the artistry of the piece.
Lisa Larson's works from the 1990s were different from those of the mid-20th century, a time when she was exploring new Nordic ceramics that made use of advances in ceramic technology. While her earlier works tend to be relatively dark in color, this work is particularly stunning, with its unprecedented vivid color.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Keramik Studion Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg K Studio Designer: Lisa Larson Series: Marin Year: 1993 Country of origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
This is a deadstock item that has never been used. The serial number has been hidden as a consideration for collectors.
■Size
Height 12cm, top diameter 12cm, bottom diameter 9.8cm
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.
