Scandinavian Figurative Sculptures

Bing & Gröndahl "Harlequin with Sword", Designed by Ebbe Sadolin Green and blue underglaze mark Bing & Gröndahl, Copenhagen, 1970-1983. 1st choice. An enchanting Bing & Gröndahl "Ha...

Wonderful large "Putto" figure handmade in the 1930s at Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark. The figure is made from earthenware and is covered in a beautiful fat grey craquelé glazing. Stamped with the manufacturers logo (3 fishes) underneath. Michael Andersen & Sons was a famous danish ceramics workshop established in 1890 at the small island of Bornholm, Denmark. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map...

Jørgen Mogensen, Danish 1922-2004 Rare and unique cubist-style sculpture created by Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen. The sculpture stands 81 cm tall and depicts a nude woman, c...

Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Siblings. 1970s. Model number 2312. Measures: 18 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

Drifter is a creation by the renowned Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien who sees the boat as a symbol of freedom and solitude. The boat has become one of his main signatures, recre...

Ellen Ehk Åkesson is a Swedish glass artist who tells stories of the mysterious forest through her art glass, such as Berry Tales – a bubbling, bulbous berry plucked directly from th...

After one of his visits to the USA in the 80s, Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman got the inspiration to create Happiness based on the women he saw perform in a gospel choir at a chur...

“No, you don’t have to worry. Things are good. I know you think about me, and all is well.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created the first Brains – the head...

“Everything has an inside. And at the center is a core – and that is you. But I like that you dress up for me, too!” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created th...

“I like it when you move. I like watching you dance. Promise you’ll never stop.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created the first Brains – the head, which has...

As a sculptor, Bertil Vallien has transformed Michelangelo’s marble block into a transparent glass cube. They have the same eye as artists: a hidden secret is sealed inside the glass...

Ellen Ehk Åkesson is a Swedish glass artist who tells stories of the mysterious forest through her art glass, such as Berry Tales – a bubbling, bulbous berry plucked directly from th...

Royal Copenhagen figurine in porcelain. Two "Amager" girls in regional costume. Dating: 1956 Model number 1395. Marked. Second factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Width 1...

Beautifully stylized a fisherman figurine with a great balance of harmony stands, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable rare unique art piece is a gr...

Mid-20th century scandinavian modern glazed porcelain sculpture of a boy sitting on a rock by danish company Bing & Grøndahl By: Bing & Grøndahl Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic ...

Beautifully stylized a woman figurine with a great balance of harmony seated on a stool, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This unique art piece is a great ...

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.

This is a ceramic egg-shaped box by Hans Hedberg, created in the 1960s. The piece, which opens in two parts, features Hedberg’s signature speckled glaze in rich earthy tones of brown...

Mit & Ditt, Sweden. Figure from the Moomin universe made of polystyrene. The Groke. From the 2000s. Perfect condition. Original packaging. Dimensions: H 19.5 cm x W 14.0 cm.

Large cast bronze sculpture by Danish artist Johannes Hansen depicting a young girl lost in thoughts. The sculpture was made in the 1940s at the bronze foundry "L. Rasmussen" in Cope...

Bing and Grondahl. Two porcelain figurines of two little boys. White glazed. 1920s/30s. Marked. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 17.0 cm. x Width 6.0 cm.

Carving Wooden Human Sculptures A Fisher Woman Antique Decorative Female Figurine Beautifully stylized fish women figurine with a great balance of harm...

Whimsical unique tall figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Denmark. Very rare collectible tall size.

A young nude woman on her knees. Cast in bronze and patinated in dark brown. Signed "Berggren". Sigge Berggren (1911-1968) was a Swedish sculptor ...

Bengt Wall, Sweden. Tall figurine of a Bali girl in raw and glazed ceramic. 1950s. In excellent condition, with minimal signs of use. Signed. Measures: H 32.0 cm. x W 12.0 cm.

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figure. Little Mermaid. Model number 2313. Measures: 5 x 3.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

Vintage two piece porcelain fighting polar bears sculpture by Royal Copenhagen, circa 1930s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 9.5"W 5....

Bengt wall, Sweden. Balinese girl with child in raw and glazed ceramics, 1950s. Measures: 19.5 x 14 cm. In very good condition. Signed.

This beautifully aged, hand-carved vintage hat mold comes from the renowned hat-making company Hugo Landahl in Stockholm, Sweden. Rich in character and patina, it serves as a unique ...

A very set of three art glass animal paperweights / sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The set includes a hippo, rhino and polar bear. They are in very good vintage cond...

Bing and Grondahl, porcelain figurine of "Youthful daring". Model number 2162. Circa 1930s. Marked. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Dimensions: W 12.0 cm. x H 18.0 cm.

Bronze Sculpture by Pipin Henderson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Bronze Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimensions (...

Helge Christoffersen (1925-1965), own workshop. Unique ceramic figure of a nude young woman with a cloth. Partially glazed earthenware. Glaze in brown-green, brown and blue colours....

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman. Approx. 1960 Measurements: H 19.0 cm. x D 9.5 cm. In excellent condition. Marked.

A large exterior sculpture from the circa 1918 Palladium theatre in Stockholm, Sweden. Made completely of copper this “comedy” face is enclosed in a...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart. Late 20th century. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramic. Late 20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 15.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.

Carving Wooden Sculptures An Old Man in White Custom Antique Decorative Figurines of Man Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty o...

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of a royal Danish guardsman. Model 776. Dating: 1964 Marked. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 27.5 cm x Diameter 8.0 cm.

Royal Copenhagen, biscuit sculpture after Berthel Thorvaldsen. Portrait of Berthel Thorvaldsen. Approx. 1870s. Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition, burning cra...

Soulful earthenware sculpture of a face by Lennart Olausson. Glazed turquoise with a slight shimmer. Lennart Olausson (born 1944) is a Swedish a...

Royal Copenhagen figure H.C. Andersen Measures: 19 cm. In perfect condition. Designed by Hanne Warming. 2. Factory quality.

Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic figurine of Indonesian woman. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 38.0 cm x W 12.0 cm.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare glazed ceramic figurine "Malin". 1970s. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: 18.0 cm x 12.0 cm.

Kähler, Denmark. Figure in glazed stoneware. Leda and the swan. Beautiful crackle glaze. 1930s / 40s. Measures: 13 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

A very important early work by Bertil Vallien b. 1938. Unique and monumental wall sculpture, hand painted and contour sawn wood. Made in Sweden 1966. One of a kind! The sculpture is depicting fishes in the water. It was commissioned by an optician in 1966. That is why the eyes are made of oval glass mirrors. They are also hiding the holes where you screw the sculpture to the wall. The sculpture would be great in a fish restaurant or in an indoor pool area. It will certainly make a statement wherever it will hang! A photograph depicting the artist in front of the sculpture is included (see image)! Fully signed and dated 1966 (see image). The sculpture is in 3 parts. The upper part is in one piece. The lower part is in 2 pieces. There are no problems hanging this on the wall. It is heavy but not that heavy. Measurements: The upper part, Lenght 226cm, height 68cm, 7cm deep. The lower part, Lenght 245cm, height 75cm, 7cm deep. As mounted as in the pictures: length 304cm, height 120cm. Total length if one put these pieces after one another, circa 475cm. You can put this sculpture on the wall with different combinations and variations. In 2017 Flint Institute of Arts in Michigan bought the "One million Dollar Boat". They paid one million dollars for the mixed media sculpture "Passage" made by Bertil Vallien. BERTIL VALLIEN EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 1963 - ongoing Freelance designer for Kosta Boda glassworks, Sweden 1963 - ongoing Independent artist/designer 1961-63 Studies in USA and Mexico 1961 University of Art and Design, Stockholm, Sweden PUBLIC COLLECTIONS (SELECTION) Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA HM de Young Museum, San Francisco, USA Yokohama Art Museum. San Francisco, USA Imagine Museum, FL, USA The State Hermitage museum, St. Petersburg, Russia Düsseldorf Museum of Fine Arts, Düsseldorf, Germany Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA The Art Institute, Chicago, USA National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden VIDA Museum, Sweden, permanent wing Everson Museum, NY, USA Museum of Fine Art, Boston, USA National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, Wa, USA JB Speed Art Museum, Louisville, USA The Prescott Collection at Pacific First Centre, Seattle, USA Detroit Art Institute, Detroit Il, USA Yokohama Art Museum, Yokohama, Japan The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany Mint Museum of Art and Design, Charlotte, NC, USA Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio, USA Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico Musée des Art and Design, The Louvre, Paris, France The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, Canada Rockford Museum of Art, Rockford, IL, USA Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, USA National Museum, Edinburgh, UK Flint Institute of Art, Flint, MI, USA AWARDS (SELECTED) Prince Eugen´s medal for outstanding achievement in art, conferred by the King of Sweden (1998) Gold medal, Royal Academy of Science, Stockholm, Sweden (2005) GAS Visionary Award (2020) Honorary doctorate, Växjö University, Sweden (2002) Artist of the future Award, Imagine Museum, FL, USA (2020) Visionaries Award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (2001) Medal for exhibition “Nine Rooms” at the 13th Biennale in Venice given by Instituto Veneto di Scienze ed Arti (2012) Young American award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (1961) Award in recognition of the promotion of Glass Art in the world, Museo del Vidrio Monterey, Mexico (2004) The Libensky Award, Seattle, WA, USA (2008) The Wilson Award, GAS, New Orleans, USA (2005) Urban Glass Award for >>Outstanding Achievement in Glass<< NY, USA (1998) Zweiter Coburger Glaspreis, Coburg, Germany (1985) BIBLIOGRAPHY (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Drawings, Ceramics, Glass, Staffan Bengtsson, Kosta förlag, Sweden 2012 Bertil Vallien, Nine Rooms, Publisher Marsilio, Italy 2008 Staven, Gunnar Lindqvist, Kamras/ Kamras förlag 2007 Transperent Bounaries, Ulla-Britt Edberg, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2006 Vallien, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2002 Somna Vakna, Matthew Kangas, University of Washington Press, London 2002 Fiat Lux, Johan Unger Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1998 Glass eats light, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1997 Headbook, Niclas Rådström, Publisher, Kamras/Kamras 1995 Anod, Peter Nilsson, Nordstedts förlag, Sweden 1990 Bertil Vallien, Gunnar Lindqvist, Carlson Bokförlag 1983 Sandcast, Ulf Thomas Moberg, Moberg Publisher EXHIBITIONS (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Vida Museum, Öland, Sweden 2019 Habatat gallery, Detroit, USA 2019 Schantz Gallery, Stockbridge-MA, USA 2018 Leger Gallery, Malmö, Sweden 2017 Gallery Schantz, Stockbridge, MA, USA 2017 Art Miami, Schantz gallery, Miami FL, USA 2017 Spritmuseet, Stockholm, Sweden 2016 Hawk Gallery, Columbus. OH, USA. 2016 Galleri Thomassen, Göteborg, Sweden 2016 Millesgården, Stockholm, Glasstress, Sweden 2016 Edsvik Konsthall, Edsvik, Sweden 2016 SOFA, Navy pier Chicago IL- USA 2015 Galleri Berengo, Muranoi, Italien 2014 Palazzo Guinigi, Lucca, Italien 2013 Gallerie Azur, Spa, Belgien 2011 Marina Barovier Galleria, Venedig, Italien 2011 Hawk Galleries, Columbus, OH, USA 2009 Imago Gallery, Palm Springs. CA. USA 2008 Etienne gallery.Oisterwijk, The Netherlands 2007 Heller Gallery, NYC, USA 2007 Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Il, USA 2006 Prince Eugen´s Waldermarsudde, Stockholm, Sweden 2005 Landkrona Konsthall, Landskrona, Sweden 2005 Röhsska Museet, Gothenburg, Sweden 2004 Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico 2003 Rockford Art Museum, IL, USA 2003 Glass Museum, International Centre for Contemporary Art, Tacoma, USA 2002 Cellier de Clairvaux, Dijon, France 2002 >>In Transit<< Gävle Museum 2002 Eremitaget, St. Petersburg, Ryssland 2002 The state Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia 2002 Konstindustrimuseet, Oslo, Norway 2001 Riihiimäki Museum, Finland 2000 Traver gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1999 Museum of Contemporary Art, Warsaw, Poland 1999 Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel 1998 Traver Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1998 The Bullseye Gallery Portland, OR, USA 1998 Museum of History, Stockholm, Sweden 1997 Museum of Arts, Indianapolis, USA 1997 Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA 1969 Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy PERFORMANCE 2012,18,19, 20 Rainshower, Kosta glassworks, Sweden 2007 Diamonds and Ashes, Music: Tomidas, Midnight session at Åfors glass...

Bing and Grondahl, porcelain figurine of a boy with horn. Model 1792. Approx. 1920s. Perfect condition. Marked. First factory quality. Dimensions: Height 17.0 cm. x Width 8.5 cm.

Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. Porcelain figurine of a boy and crab. Model number 1870. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: H 20.0 cm x W 7....

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurines of Man & Woman Beautifully stylized a set of 6 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty ...

Beautifully stylized a set of 3 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Baby. 1970s. Measures: 11 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Beautiful sculpture by Karl Hultström, Sweden, early 19th century. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Glue residue on cheek and neck, see last 3 pictures. Engraved on the b...

Fine hand carved Scandinavian wood sculpture / figure. Made by an unknown carpenter in 1960s. Great patina and overall good vintage con...

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a boy with a puppy. Rare figurine. Model number 5660. Approximately from the 1930s. Marked. In perfect condition. Third factory quality. Dimen...

Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. Porcelain figurine of seated girl with a bouquet of flowers in her arms. Model no. 2298. Mid-20th century. Marked. First factory quality. In perfect conditi...

Just Andersen, rare figure of a merman and fish in "disko" metal. 1940's. Model number D1679. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Width 12.0 cm. x Height 9.5 cm. Disko metal...

Lovely small anchor sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, sculpted from teak. Aquatic themes are recurring in Johnny Mattsson’s artistry, sailing and the arc...

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. "Mei" ceramic figurine from "Children of the World" series. 1970s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 10.0 cm x W 6.0 cm.

Kosta Boda, Sweden. Three art glass figures with engraved and hand-painted decoration. "The family". 1970s. Largest measures: 12 x 6 cm. Marked with year. In perfect condition.