フランス語で「恋人」 職人の手仕事が生む群青の濃淡
This is an extra large square plate from Monami, a masterpiece by Marianne Westman, who was one of Rorstrand's main designers. Mon Amie means "lover" in French. The back stamp is engraved with the VDN quality assurance mark. This indicates that it was manufactured between 1951 and 1973. Although reprints of Monami are still being manufactured today, they are produced in Indonesia, and this is an original vintage Monami product manufactured in Sweden .
■Details Manufacturer: Rorstrand / Rorstrand Series: Mon Amie / Mon Amie Designer: Marianne Westman / Marianne Westman Year: 1952-1973 Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
When you look at the surface under the light, you can see very slight scratches, but it is in very good condition with no cracks, chips, or intrusions typical of Monami. There are some places where the high ground of the plane is slightly low, and you can see slight irregularities.
■ Size Height 24cm Width 36.5cm Height 3.5cm
Rörstrand
Rörstrand is Scandinavia's oldest porcelain manufacturer, founded in 1726 in Stockholm, Sweden. The company produced many of Sweden's most celebrated designers, including Marianne Westman, Gunnar Nylund, and Carl-Harry Stålhane. Rörstrand tableware has been used at events such as the Nobel Prize banquet.
Rörstrand produces both everyday tableware and artistic masterpieces. As Europe's second oldest porcelain maker after Meissen, Rörstrand holds a distinguished place in ceramic history. Notably, ARABIA — now known as a Finnish manufacturer — originally started as Rörstrand's Helsinki factory. Our store offers a wide range of products from this most traditional and historic Nordic maker, from art pieces to everyday tableware.
Marianne Westman
Marianne Westman ( Marianne Westman, 1928-2017 )
Born in the Dalarna region of central Sweden, known for Dalarna horses. In 1950, at the age of 22, he joined Rorstrand as a designer and remained there for 21 years until 1971. As the company's signboard designer, he has created numerous works and brought the masterpiece Mon Amie series to the world. Monami is a masterpiece of Scandinavian design from the mid-20th century, known as "mid-century," and is still loved around the world, with reprints still being produced . Westman's works are characterized by many designs that are conscious of plants and free-spirited patterns that appear to be drawn freehand.
