Posted 10 years ago
VioletOrange
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Had this information on my computer, can't remember where I got it:
One of the most influential Scandinavian ceramicists of the twentieth century, Patrick Nordström (1870-1929) was renowned for his pioneering development of glazing techniques and his exploration of Asian forms and aesthetics. Swedish by birth, Nordström spent his professional life in Denmark, working from independent studios (1902-1910, 1923-1929) and at Royal Copenhagen (1911-1922) where he was technical manager and a contributing artist.
Due to burgeoning interest in stoneware, Nordström was initially hired by Royal Copenhagen to develop glazes for this medium. By studying early trials that had been conducted at Sèvres, and through his own experiments, Nordström developed a number of complex glazes, largely contributing to the artistic and commercial successes of the company in the 1910s and 1920s.
In addition to his development of technical advances, Nordström created a large body of studio work for Royal Copenhagen. His designs were characterized by naturalistic forms and virtuosic glazing treatments, demonstrating the influence of Japanese and Chinese art on Nordström’s own aesthetics, as well as prevailing Danish tastes at this time.
All these vases were made while Nordström was at Royal Copenhagen:
Vase #1: 8 inches tall, 3 wave mark, PN, 1-11-1921, III
Vase #2: 11 inches tall, 3 wave mark, PN, S with 398 in 3 sided "box" {
Vase #3: 5 inches tall, 3 wave mark, PN, S.2648
Vase #4: 8.5 inches tall, 3 wave mark, PN, E5-10, 1921, I
Numbers 2 & 3 were made circa 1912 or 1913, I believe.
Nordstrom PICASA slideshow:
https://picasaweb.google.com/104071982751589208246/PatrickNordstrom?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Perhaps others can add details/information about this great ceramic artist.
all of them are great...!!!
just have these links
http://www.jasonjacques.com/works/patrick-nordstrm/
http://intl.lauritzblog.com/2011/10/28/patrick-nordstrom-1870-1929/
http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/search-the-collections?&where=Denmark&who=Patrick+Nordstr%C3%B6m&pg=1
"monkey", THANKS for the info, the lauritzblog is especial great.
stunning!!!!!!
Here is a PICASA web album of Nordstrom pots I put together from various internet sites. The four bottoms shown are the marks on the above pieces.
Slideshow view is best.
https://picasaweb.google.com/104071982751589208246/PatrickNordstrom?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Here is another New York City business that has Nordstrom:
http://www.freeformsusa.com/ceramics/nordstrom.htm
I was in the Free Forms store just three days ago in NYC! - they have some incredible stuff there. Your vases are amazing!
OKAY!!! Violet keep rubbing it in!!!! LMAO!!!!!!
Fabulous shapes and wonderful post!
Thanks to you all!
jensen, icollectglass
I used to live in NYC. I have a friend that has a shop on the same floor as FreeForms. The store is Ensemble and his name is Earl Johnson.
Love them all!
Thank you everyone
Wow! I love them all. The first I suspect is one of the rarer pieces because of the retained top, while the second and third have glaze effects to die for. The fourth is just simple, yet elegantly classic. You've sold me on the merit of Nordstrom!
Thanks cogito. You are right about the first one being rarer because of the top. Some examples have both a metal lid and stand - and if you combine that with a great glaze the value/prices can exceed $10K. I also know at least two dealers who are "rumored" to have a drawer full of lids. I have seen high prices for pieces by Carl Halier and others for exampleswith the metal lids & stands.
cogito
If you didn't see it, this slideshow has many nice examples
https://picasaweb.google.com/104071982751589208246/PatrickNordstrom?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Excellent. Thanks for sharing these top objects.
kunstform,
Really like the glaze on your PN vase
Thanks VioletOrange
Thanks Leah
I've posted my little PN vase - just for the sake of comparison!