Swedish Animal Sculptures

It is the very worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved horse from Sweden. The brick red paint has been chipped and distressed while the tattered leather ears, parts missing to bridle and crackles to the old leather saddle missing one stirrup reflect a simpler time. Residual horse hair is seen which created the original tail and mane. Sold in used vintage condition. Solid/stable. Please examine the close up photos to understand condition and details, including worn paint, nicks, scratches, wood cracks and separation, missing parts, etc. Wonderful vintage display...

Vintage animal sculpture/figurine of a weasel in nature by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made ca 1960s. The sculpture is made of st...

A stunning and unique stoneware rooster sculpture with amazing glaze. Made by Tyra Lundgren. Executed in her own studio in Sweden, 1955. Great condition, but with a couple of chips to the base (pictured). Signed by the artist in two places, and dated 1955-06-20. Provenance: bought from the estate of the artist in 1979. Tyra Lundgren (1897-1979) was one of the most multifaceted artists and modernists of the twentieth century. She was a painter, drawer, sculptor, ceramist, glass- and textile designer, as well as an author and an art critic. She was the first woman who designed glass for Paolo Venini at Murano in Venice and she also served as the artistic leader at Arabia in Helsinki at a time when men tended to hold those kinds of positions. Tyra Lundgren grew up in Djursholm, near Stockholm. Her parents were John Petter Lundgren, professor at Veterinärinstitutet (institute of veterinary sciences) in Stockholm, and Edith Lundgren née Åberg, who was a housewife and raised their six children. The bourgeois home also comprised a nanny and a female cook. The family were very socially active, travelled often, and enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle. Tyra Lundgren’s schooling began at Djursholm coeducational school, where her teachers included Natanael and Elsa Beskow and Alice Tegnér. Her school friends included Greta Knutson-Tzara, Stellan Mörner, and Ingrid Rydbeck-Zuhr. Tyra Lundgren knew from the time she was five years old that she wanted to be an artist. She first became aware of the profession through Axel Fahlcrantz, who rented a studio on the plot of land where she lived with her family. In 1913 she began to attend Högre konstindustriella skolan (HKS, now known as Konstfack, college of arts, crafts and design) where she studied decorative art as well as handicrafts in various forms until 1917. One of her fellow students and friends there was Estrid Ericson, who later founded Svenskt Tenn AB in 1924. Whilst attending HKS Tyra Lundgren also took painting lessons at the Althin school of painting. In 1917 she was accepted as a candidate at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts where, apart from breaks during which she undertook studies abroad, she remained until 1922. She spent a couple of months taking lessons from Anton Hanak in Vienna and from 1920–1923 she was a student of André Lhote in Paris. Tyra Lundgren was primarily active in four countries: Sweden, Finland, France, and Italy. She spent much of her professional life travelling and considered herself to be a European. Greece and Mexico also formed important centres in her artistic life, as did the USA. She had an extensive social network which included focal individuals within twentieth century-European and American artistic and cultural circles. Tyra Lundgren’s main artistic motifs were birds, fish, and people which she depicted through different techniques and materials. Her artistic expression involved a variety of different directions and styles. She was a pioneer of the 1920s Swedish Grace style, the name of which had been coined by the art critic Morton Shand at the Stockholm Exhibition of 1930. This was a Swedish Art Deco style, characterised by elegance and traditional art which contrasted with the current artistic ideals of functionalism. Tyra Lundgren made her debut at a group exhibition held at Kungliga Akademien för de fria konsterna in 1921. She went on to show her work at various exhibitions throughout the 1920s. After that period she only very rarely exhibited her paintings. Tyra Lundgren’s painted output can be divided into different periods or stylistic directions. The first of these, and the most extensive, was her post-Cubist period which began in 1920 on her arrival in Paris. Her paintings from this time and right up to the mid-1930s typically comprise portraits, self-portraits, live-model painting, still-lifes, interiors, and landscapes in the Cubist style. Many of the great number of self-portraits she painted were produced in the New Objective style, displaying broad variation in terms of clothes, poses and techniques. Two of these – Huvud med vit duk and Självporträtt both from 1921 – can be seen at Moderna Museet in Stockholm, although the majority of these works are at Gotlands Museum. Tyra Lundgren’s second artistic period comprises the years of 1927 to 1929 and is characterised by the New Objective style inspired by medieval techniques and materials (Giotto, Piero della Francesca). Her motifs were still-lifes and landscapes. At this point she was living in Rome and was close to the circle involved in the Valori plastici: rivista d’arte art journal. This period saw a breakthrough in her development as a painter. From the 1950s through the 1970s her work can almost be described as belonging to the Concrete style. Using light pastel colours her paintings sought light in a sometimes non-figurative expression, but often depicting abstract bird-shapes or other nature-inspired imagery. Her paintings from this period are outsized and display powerful colours, in yellows, reds, and blues. Tyra Lundgren maintained a constant production of drawings, both in terms of individual artworks and sketches for patterns and designs. She also produced the illustrations for her book Fagert i Fide. Årstiderna på en gammal gotlandsgård, published in 1961. During her early years she also produced advertising illustrations. She spent the final years of her life primarily working with lithographs which were printed at Galleri Prisma and depicted images of doves, swallows, magpies and crows. Tyra Lundgren is meanwhile best known for her work as a ceramist and in this sphere she was one of Sweden’s leading exponents. She worked in the porcelain industry as a designer and as an artisan and ceramic sculptor. Her first job was at St Eriks Lervarufabrik in Uppsala from 1922–1924, she then worked at Arabia from 1924–1937, and at Rörstrand and Lidköping Porslinsfabrik. She was the artistic leader at Arabia ahead of the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition and she exhibited her work at the World’s Fairs. During the 1934–1938 period she was connected to the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres porcelain factory in Paris. Tyra Lundgren was a pioneer when it came to giving ceramic art a public space in Sweden. She produced around 20 outsized reliefs in stoneware, so-called monumental reliefs. One of these is Märkeskvinnor, from 1947, for the former girls’ school at Bohusgatan in Stockholm. From the 1940s onwards Tyra Lundgren produced sculptural objects in Chamotte clay and stoneware, with various glazings. Her small birds are well-known and popular with many. When her ceramic efforts became too much for her during the 1970s she then produced models for sculptures in bronze. There are six of these in various places around the globe, including Solfågel in Almedalen, Visby. Tyra Lundgren began to work as a glassware designer at Moser in Karlsbad in 1922 where she designed new table services and modernised older ones. She also worked freelance for Riihimäki factory in Finland during the 1924–1929 period. From 1934 to 1938 she was employed by Kosta glass factory where she mainly designed thick-walled bowls and vases, engraved with classical motifs. She was introduced to the glassmaker Paolo Venini at Murano during the Triennale di Milano of 1936 and they began a collaboration that lasted into the 1950s. As part of this collaboration Tyra Lundgren became the first woman to design glassware and, in conjunction with the glassblower Arturo Biasutto, she developed new techniques of glass production. Her motifs at this point were birds, fish, snail-shaped designs and leaf-patterned bowls using traditional techniques as well as in new designs. It was during this time that she created the so-called tissue-shaped bowls and it remains unclear as to who specifically came up with the design but Tyra Lundgren claimed it was of her making. Tyra Lundgren was active as textile designer for Licium (now HV Licium), the sacred textiles...

With What’s Up?/Why Not, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass sculptures with the same individual style. Fjellman has chosen to emphasize the properties that ...

Orrefors Signed Art Glass crystal rooster signed Orrefors Expo 211-72 O. Alberius. (Olle Alberius, 1972) With Orrefors Sweden shield shaped label on...

With What’s Up?/ Nothing Much, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass sculptures with the same individual style. Fjellman has chosen to emphasize the properties...

Scandinavian Modern unique vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. A hand decorated glazed vase with Elephants in light brown, yellow and grey on a white ground. Executed by Rörstrand, Sweden. ...

One day in the middle of the 1950s, Lisa modeled a cat with the tail straight up in the air. The cat was made of dark brown stoneware with carved stripes. This modernist figurine was...

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsberg. Horse figurine in glazed stoneware in a light green shade. In excellent condition. Signed: Gustavsberg Sweden. Dimensions: B 14.0 cm. x 11...

A pair of stoneware fish figures by Willi Fischer for his own company Fischer Stengods, Sweden 1970s.

Nice grouping of three crystal glass birds by Marcolin, Made in Sweden. All signed, and in perfect condition. Tallest 13.5 inch, H middle 12 H x smallest 10.5 H (inches).

Adorable “Dragon Puppy” figurine by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware with white cararra glaze. Fun and mischievous design, inspired by Chinese Ming era dragon sculptures and execute...

Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö. Two unique ceramic figures. Swedish design, circa 1960s. Stamped. Measures: 26 x 19 cm. (largest) In excellent condition.

A water clear crystal elephant circa 1970's, made in Sweden. The sculpture is marked Eneryda on the underside.

Vintage MCM ceramiche bird sculpture by Paul Hoff, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with great color and texture; it would make a fantastic addition to any mi...

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Four figures in art glass. Hedgehog, toad, horse and falcon. WWF. 1980s. The falcon measures: 17.5 x 9.5 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

Product Description:  Lisa Larson is arguably the most famous ceramist from Scandinavia. She is known for her cute looking animal figures as well as for unique design pieces. On off...

Swedish glass artist, four Dala horses in clear mouth-blown art glass. Approximately from 1970. Perfect condition. The largest measures: H 16.0 cm x L 14.5 cm. The smallest measures:...

Condition: Mint Period: 1970’s Origin: Sweden Dimensions: 12cmW, 10cmH, 4,5cmD

Handblown studio glass fish decoration by Swedish glass maker Reijmyre (established in 1810), unsigned.

Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / Svenskt Glas, four figurines in art glass. WWF. Ca. 1980s. Marked. Blue: W 9.0 cm x H 5.5 cm.

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsberg. Horse figurine in glazed stoneware with light green glaze In excellent condition. Signed: Gustavsberg Sweden. Sticker. Dimensions: W 10.0 ...

Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / Svenskt Glas, four figurines in art glass. WWF. Ca. 1980s. Stamped. Tallest: W 9.0 cm x H 8.0 cm.

Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / Svenskt Glas, three figurines in art glass. WWF. Ca. 1980s. Marked. Blue: W 8.0 cm x H 5.5 cm.

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique stim 7 fish in glazed ceramics. 1980s. Measures: 27 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Beautifully stylized a set of 3 animal figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, horses portray the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art pie...

Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s

Baby seal etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden. This crystal art glass sculpture is a work of art with its hand made, hand etched exquisite det...

Rare lion sculpture designed by Anna Petrus. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s. Measures: 15 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Vicke Lindstrand Bear Sculpture, Upsala-Ekeby Ceramic, Swedish Modern A refined ceramic bear sculpture designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, mid-20th century. This...

Ronneby, Sweden. Two fish in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s. Largest measures: 20 x 14 cm. In excellent condition.

EGO Lidköping, Stoneware, Sweden. Ceramic figure of a poodle. Glazed in brownish-green hues. 1970s/80s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: L 11.0 cm x W 8.0 cm x H 18.0 cm.

Ronneby, Sweden. Three figures in blue mouth-blown art glass. Owl, rabbit and pig. 1970s. The rabbit measures: 14 x 7 cm. In excellent condition.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Turtle in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in shades of red. 1970s. Measures: 11.5 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Rare hand-painted ceramic panda figure. Model number 4224. 1960/70s. Marked. Dimensions: H 21.0 x D 9.5 cm.

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s. Largest measures: L 8 x H 6 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

Ronneby, Sweden. Five birds in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s. Largest measures: 16 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Sticker.

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique stim fish in glazed ceramics. 1980s. Measures: 16.5 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Ringo 1 baby elephant in glazed ceramics. 1960's. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.0 cm.

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Three figures in art glass. Cheetah, elephant and orangutan. WWF. 1970s. The elephant measures: 12 x 10 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), three "Scotty" dogs in stoneware for Gustavsberg. circa. 1960s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 8.5 x H 7.5 cm.

A stoneware figurine of a deer by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. Incised on the base with makers mark, GN, SWEDEN.

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Two figures in the shape of an orangutan and a walrus. Designed for WWF. Walrus (1977) measures L 13.5 cm. x H 10.5 cm. Orangutan (1979) 10.0 cm. x 1...

Brutalist firedogs (firerooster) designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden, during the middle of the 20th century. Rare pair. One is 36 cm in depth and the other 28 cm.

Klase Jr. for Höganäs. Unique bird in glazed stoneware. Dated 1981. Measures: 13.5 x 11 cm. In excellent condition. Signed and dated.

Vintage Pair of Swedish Fish Animal Sculptures in Art Glass from Sweden in clear glass with green and blue stripes, in Excellent condition. Dimensions: 40x5x19cm ...

Dimensions: 9cm W, 4.5cm H, 2.5cm D Period: 1990’s Condition: Mint Material: Glass

Ceramic sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Scandinavian, Mid century Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden Dimensions: (W x D x H): 14.5 ...

Large Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Art Glass Fish/Beluga Whale Sculpture by Reijmyre, Sweden, 1960s This stunning Scandinavian design piece, crafted by the renowned Reijmyre Glasbr...

Almar Arvidsson Sculpture 'Lost Territory' by Almar Arvidsson, Sweden, 1960s. Signed.

Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Large bird sculpture , 1970’s Dimensions: 48cm H 23cm W , 20cm D Condition: Mint Designer : Kjell Engman Producer: Kosta Boda Origin: Sweden Material: Glass

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics. 1980s. In excellent condition. Label. Dimensions: L 17.0 cm x H 8.0 cm.

“Räven” by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna – 1960s A rare and striking cast iron sculpture from the 1960s, designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Titled “Räven” (“The Fox”), this ...

This stoneware Fish sculpture was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Swedish porcelain factory Rörstrand during the 1960s. Made of high-quality materials in shades of brown and ...

Sculpture 'Puppy in the World' by Sonja Petterson, Sweden, 2000. Signed. Sonja Petterson was a Swedish sculptor. She studied at Konstfack—the Stockholm University of Arts, Crafts a...

A painted wooden toy horse.

FM Ronneby, Sweden. Seven ducklings in Swedish mouth-blown art glass. Approx. 1970-1980s. In perfect condition. Sticker. Red figure measures: L 8.0 x W ...

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s. Measures: 15 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s. Measures: 15 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.