Karin Björquist (Prunella 1950s) Brown Raindrop Vase with Black/White Details 17 cm
Karin Björquist's vase with a gently quadratic raindrop form, brown glaze, and hand-painted black/white details. It was designed in the 1950s as part of the Prunella series. An era-typical art piece from the Swedish mid-century!
Artist
Karin Björquist
Series
Prunella
Year
1950s
Maker
Gustavsberg, original production
Material
Stoneware
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks
Size
Height: 17 cm / 6.7 in
Diameter: 11 cm / 4.3 in
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Price
Not available
Price
$52
Description
Article no.: 60638
Karin Björquist (1927–2018) was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists in the 20th century. She was part of the Nordic design tradition aiming for more beautiful every day goods for everybody. After her art studies at Konstfack in Stockholm, Karin worked for the Gustavsberg company for more than 40 years. She became known as a prominent designer of tableware and artwork. Karin’s artistry is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.