An Overview of Howard Smith’s Runfree Series
The American Howard Smith (1928–2021) was one of the leading designers of Arabia during the late 1900s. One of his best-known series is "Runfree" from the early 1990s. It consists of six stoneware animals with modernistic shapes and monochrome decor. The figurines were named with common American first names and sold in yellow boxes. Which is your favorite in Howard's Runfree series?
The rhino Carmen, length 23 cm / 9.1 in
The antelope Camilla, length 19 cm / 7.5 in
The small elephant Alex, height 13 cm / 5.1 in
The large elephant Selma, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
The giraff Harry, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
The lion Leo, length 16 cm / 6.3 in
Lower side of animal from the Runfree series with signature
