Taisto Kaasinen (1960) Kindhearted Viking 11 cm
Taisto Kaasinen's kindhearted viking with a rounded shape and joyous expression. It was decorated by hand giving it a unique touch.
Taisto designed the viking in 1960 at the Upsala-Ekeby factory. Charming Nordic mid-century design!
Artist
Taisto Kaasinen
Name
Viking
Year
1960
Maker
Upsala-Ekeby, original production
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks. Factory second quality.
Size
Height: 11 cm / 4.3 in
Width: 6 cm / 2.4 in
Depth: 4 cm / 1.6 in
Marked
UE, Sweden, 6074, TK (Taisto Kaasinen)
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Price
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Price
$43$32
Description
Article no.: 60532
Taisto Kaasinen (1918–1980) was one of Finland’s leading ceramic artists in the 20th century. He was part of the Nordic tradition aiming for warm-hearted, humorous, and sometimes subtly ironic design. After his art studies, Taisto worked for the Arabia and Upsala-Ekeby factories for more than 25 years. He became a prominent designer of animal and people figurines with rounded shapes and kind expressions. Taisto’s artistry is represented at the numerous museums in the Nordic countries.