Thomas Hellström (1961) Sugar Sweet Squirrel 9 cm
Thomas Hellström's sugar sweet squirrel (Ekorre) with rounded form and kind expression. It was decorated by hand, giving it a unique touch.
Thomas designed the squirrel in 1961 for the Nittsjö ceramic factory. A heartwarming art piece from the Swedish mid-century!
Artist
Thomas Hellström
Name
Squirrel (Ekorre)
Year
1961
Maker
Nittsjö, original production
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks
Size
Height: 9 cm / 3.5 in
Length: 9 cm / 3.5 in
Width: 7 cm / 2.8 in
Marked
Nittsjö, Sweden, THO (Thomas Hellström), 5223
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Price
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Price
$35
Description
Article no.: 58343
Thomas Hellström (1924–2006) was one of Sweden’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 at ”Konstfack” in Stockholm, Thomas worked for the Nittsjö factory for almost 50 years. He became a prominent designer of animal figurines with rounded shapes and kind expressions. Thomas artistry is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.