An Overview of Lars Bergsten’s Wall Plaques
Lars Bergsten was one Sweden’s distinguished ceramists of the 20th century. In the 1950’s, he started his own studio in Eskilstuna in central Sweden. He soon became known for his wall plaques with animal or people motifs. They are often made of reddish earthenware with rough-hewn forms, earthy glazes, and subtly humorous expressions.
The wall plaques are usually marked with his name on the back side. Which of Lars’ objects is your favorite?
Choir, width 14 cm
People, height 30 cm
Couple, width 17 cm
Three men, width 17 cm
Couple, width 18 cm
Bird, height 18 cm
Bird, height 16 cm
Fish, width 24 cm
People, width 42 cm
Bubbles, height 25 cm
Family, height 17 cm
People, height 22 cm
People, length 13 cm
Woman, height 21 cm
People, length 9 cm
People, height 13 cm
Woman, height 14 cm
Man, height 14 cm
People, height 25 cm
Cat, height 16 cm
Zodiac Wallplaques 22 cm from Eskilstuna studio
Capricorn, diameter 22 cm
Aquarius, diameter 22 cm
Pisces, diameter 22 cm
Aries, diameter 22 cm
Taurus, diameter 22 cm
Gemini, diameter 22 cm
Cancer, diameter 22 cm
Leo, diameter 22 cm
Virgo, diameter 22 cm
Libra, diameter 22 cm
Scorpio, diameter 22 cm
Sagittarius, diameter 22 cm
Zodiac Wallplaques 15 cm from Upsala Ekeby
Capricorn, diameter 15 cm
Aquarius, diameter 15 cm
Pisces, diameter 15 cm
Aries, diameter 15 cm
Taurus, diameter 15 cm
Gemini, diameter 15 cm
Cancer, diameter 15 cm
Leo, diameter 15 cm
Virgo, diameter 15 cm
Libra, diameter 15 cm
Scorpio, diameter 15 cm
Sagittarius, diameter 15 cm
Example of Marks
