Thomas Hellström (1964) Beloved Bear 10 cm
Thomas Hellström's beloved bear (Björn) with a rounded form and kind expression. It decorated by hand, giving them a unique touch.
Thomas designed the bear in 1964 for the Nittsjö ceramic factory. A heartwarming figurine from the Swedish mid-century!
Artist
Thomas Hellström
Name
Bear (Björn)
Year
1964
Maker
Nittsjö, original production
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks. Minor wear.
Size
Height: 10 cm / 3.9 in
Width: 8 cm / 3.1 in
Depth: 8 cm / 3.1 in
Marked
THO (Thomas Hellström)
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Price
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Price
$48
Description
Article no.: 61839
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.