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Posted 2 years ago
vetraio50
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Hedwig got me started and he has been joined by Gufu.
He stands about 6 and 3/4 inches in height.There are markings on the bottom which read Gustavsberg Sweden /FLOCK 4 /SW.
Sven Wejsfelt was the designer of the piece.
Sven Wejsfelt , born 1930, died 17 March 2009, potters , freehand potters , sculptors and glaze maker , worked at Rörstrand (1946-1953) and Gustavsberg (1953-2008). In 1953 he was employed as a potter by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. He performed most tasks in the studio: pottery, molding , decorative work , ceramic ornaments, typesetting for ovens and more. An all rounder who helped Stig Lindberg to get on with his design work.
My other owl will be listed soon!
Scandinavian PotteryIn the 20th century, Swedish and Danish potteries produced both tableware a…
OwlsThe stout rectangular shape of an owl lends itself to a variety of practica…
Many thanks miKKoChristmas11, Bellin68, scandinavian_pieces, marcobabe13, ozmarty & thriftfan too!
Many thanks mustangtony!
Many thanks ho2cultcha!