The masterpiece Silvia was designed by Rörstrand, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer, to commemorate its 250th anniversary. The product form was designed by Marianne Westman, famous for Mon Ami, and the violet flower decoration was done by Silvia Leuchovius, a designer at the company who gave her name to the product.
The "250 ar Jubileumsservis" under the backstamp is Swedish for "250th anniversary tableware." The stamp is more decorative than other Rörstrand products, and conveys the effort that went into the anniversary model. The workmanship of the piece is also outstanding among Rörstrand products from the 1970s, with the gloss and brightness of the glaze and the clarity of the pattern. It is a beautiful piece with a high level of finish, with no visible support marks (eye marks) that are typical of Scandinavian tableware.
This is a square plate from the same series that was made as an hors d'oeuvre dish. Sylvia square plates come in four sizes: 20cm, 28cm, 30cm, and 36cm, and this is the smallest 20cm plate.
■Details Manufacturer: Rorstrand Series: Slyvia Form design: Marianne Westman Pattern design: Sylvia Leuchovius Year: 1976-1982 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
There is no paint loss, cracks, chips or crazing, and the item is in perfect original condition.
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.
Sylvia Leuchovius
Silvia Leuchovius ( Sylvia Leuchovius, 1915-2003)
Born in the Småland region of southern Sweden. Originally, he wanted to become a clothing designer and took up a job as a dressmaker, but at the age of 30, after studying art graphics at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Gothenburg in the southwest, he changed his job to Rorstrand. He established himself as a unique artist, setting himself apart from mass production lines by manufacturing ceramic plates and still life paintings in-house. Although he has an unusual background as a designer, it is clear that he was highly regarded within the company, as he was entrusted with the design of Rorstrand's 250th anniversary model. Her ceramic motifs and her university background match those of Lisa Larson, and she has a distinct presence in the Nordic art scene.