Scandinavian? Modern Pottery Horse With Male & Female Riders

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Post by chiro97 on Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:51 pm

I hope someone can help ID this piece of pottery for me. The horse appears scandinavian in nature based on others I've seen. This was purchased from a very high-end estate sale that included many mid-century american and danish studio pieces. The piece measures 9" long and 6" high. There are no maker's marks to be found. I really like this and I am one that needs to know more of the history of an object that I enjoy. Thanks in advance for any help offered.

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Re: Scandinavian? Modern Pottery Horse With Male & Female Riders

Post by Pip on Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:48 am

The obvious one to think of is Lisa Larson - I know she designed figures similar to this for Gustavsberg (Sweden) but I would have expected it to be marked either by Gustavsberg and/or Lisa Larson. I've looked through the book showing her designs from 1954 up until 1980 and it's not in there.

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Post by Pip on Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:00 am

It has a touch of the Stig Lindbergs about it too - look at this link but I would definitely expect it to be signed (are you sure there are no marks on your piece anywhere?)

http://www.collectables.uk.com/studio.html

I have a book showing some of SL designs somewhere but I can't find it right now.

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Post by dantheman on Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:44 am

I have been looking down the same path as you Pip,Lisa and Stig did make similar pieces but I have found non that appear that close to the horse in question,I still think Gustavsberg is correct though

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Post by dantheman on Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:58 am



I was tempted by this lovely chap earlier this year but the seller and I failed to reach a compromise on price

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Post by dantheman on Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:05 am



this stamp is what one would hope to find on a Gustavsberg horse

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Re: Scandinavian? Modern Pottery Horse With Male & Female Riders

Post by chiro97 on Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:15 pm

I did consider Larson and Linberg as well but didn't find anything close enough to convince me it could be attributed to either. I've inspected it thoroughly for a mark and none can be found. I will remove the old felt pads on the bottom though there would not be much room for a mark there since there is mostly open space under them. I did pick up a beautiful ceramic plaque by Polia Pillin at the same sale but I do not believe she made any figures much less in this style. Thank you all for your assistance!

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Re: Scandinavian? Modern Pottery Horse With Male & Female Riders

Post by Pothead on Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:51 pm

I'm sure this Soholm of Denmark.

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Re: Scandinavian? Modern Pottery Horse With Male & Female Riders

Post by twenty21 on Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:37 pm

The only problem is that all Soholm's pieces are marked and most are numbered. The colour of the clay is also not in line with Soholm's production. I must admit that I have seen a few unmarked animal figure in the style of Lisa Larson's over the year. Due to the popularity of her work, she is likely to have been often copied.

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