Karl Erik Iwar - Ceramics from Farsta
An Overview of Karl Erik Iwar’s Animals
Karl Erik Iwar (1920–2006) started his ceramic career at Upsala Ekeby factory at a young age. He then worked for the company between 1936 and 1946. Karl Erik is today most known for his pottery animals from his workshop in Farsta and Åkersberga in 1953–1987. They are made of dark brown earthenware, with modernistic shape, and gently humorous expression. The figurines are partly glazed in earthy tones. Which of Karl Erik's animals is your favorite?
Cat with bow tie, height 12 cm / 4.7 in
Cat, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Poodle, height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Roe deer, height 17 cm / 6.7 in
Fox, length 20 cm / 7.9 in
Bear, length 19 cm / 7.5 in
Lion, length 11 cm / 4.3 in
Tiger, length 28 cm / 11.0 in
Elephant, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Giraffe, height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Horse, length 13 cm / 5.1 in
Horse, length 13 cm / 5.1 in
Bison, length 13 cm / 5.1 in
Bull, length 19 cm / 7.5 in
Bull, length 21 cm / 8.3 in
Sheep, length 15 cm / 5.9 in
Lamb, length 8 cm / 3.1 in
Hedgehog, length 7 cm / 2.8 in
Lower side of a Karl Erik Iwar object