Taisto Kaasinen (Arabia 1960s) Modernistic Walrus 19 cm
Taisto Kaasinen's brilliant walrus with modernistic form and mottled brown glaze. The figurine was designed in the 1960s for Arabia. Amazing mid-century art piece!
Artist
Taisto Kaasinen
Year
1960s
Maker
Arabia, original production
Material
Stoneware
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks
Size
Length: 19 cm / 7.5 in
Marked
Arabia, Finland
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Price
Not available
Price
$167
Description
Article no.: 53848
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.