Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

A refined wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 2000s. Titled "Love", this intimate work captures the essence of connection and emotion through a pure and ...

Nice 1950's teak wood and brass wall decoration by Tico Teak, Denmark.

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

Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic figurine of a girl with two cats. Model number: 43145/748. Marked and labeled. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 7.5 cm.

Unique piece only 300 were made.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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....

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...

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

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.

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.

Sculpture, "De Tu" ("The two") by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Stig Lindberg made a series of sculptures in Parian ware. This one was made in a limited edition of 1000 copies.   

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.

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...

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

Ceramic sculpture made by the Swedish-Estonian artist Mari Simmulson. Simmulson came to Sweden as a refugee during the second world war and started her career at Gustavsberg. Shortly...

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

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...

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. Stoneware figurine from the "Children of the World" series. "Nils" 1970s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 13.0 cm x W 7.0 cm.

Stunning stoneware sculpture by Gunnar Nylund in the shape of a shell. Beautifully executed with close resemblance to a real shell. Muted green glaze with a...

Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, fisherwoman figurine in glazed ceramic. Mid-20th century. Model 503. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 18.0 cm x D 11.5 cm.

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a semi-naked Tahitian woman. Approx. 1960 Measurements: H 19 cm. x D 9.5 cm. In excellent co...

Mari Simmulson, unique large handmade ceramic sculpture of a woman. Deep red glaze. From the 1960s. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 29.5 cm x D 9.7 cm.

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

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Figure in glazed stoneware. Emil from Lønneberg. Late 20th century. Measures: 13.5 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Claire Weiss for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figure. Boy. 1970s. Model number 2399. Measures: 13 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Porcelain sculpture. "The Twins", Parian 2 series. 1977. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 24.0 x D 10.0 cm.

Eric Demuth, Swedish sculptor. Bronze sculpture on a marble base. Young couple, 1940s-1950s. Measures: 22.5 x 13,5 cm. In very good condition. Signed.  

Karl Erik Iwar (1920-2006) for Nittsjö. Two figures in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Boy and girl. 1960s. Largest measures: 10.5 x 7 cm. In excellent...

Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Clown. Model number 2510. Measures: 11 x 5.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Lisa Larson, Sweden, rare figure (Birk) from Ronja Røverdatter by Astrid Lindgren. Late 1900s. Perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: L 14 x D 7.5 cm.

Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Clown. Model number 2511. Measures: 11.5 x 5.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Clown. Model number 2508. Measures: 11 x 5.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, made in Denmark.

Wonderful pair of rare studio craft Scandinavian collectibles.

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Boy with the bag, 1970s-1980s. Measures: 19 x 12.5 cm. In very good condition. Signed.

Danish bronze sculptor. A pair of patinated bronze figures. Naked women, mid-20th century. In very good condition. Measures: 7.5 x 7.5 cm. ...

Very rare Lisa Larson unique figure of sitting woman in blue with golden rooster. Signed. Measures: 21 x 10 cm. In perfect condition.

Fallow deer head, stoneware decorated with oxblood glaze. Incised signature: [Salto 20803] with stamped manufacturer’s mark to underside: [Royal Copenhagen Denmark].

Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Fruits Art glass , 1990s

A striking and spirited bronze sculpture titled “Fritidsflickan” (The Leisure Girl), designed by acclaimed Swedish sculptor Stig Blomberg and produced by Ystad Brons in the mid-20th ...

Fire fighters truck by Kay Bojesen painted beech 1960s.

This charming Faun figurine, crafted in 1966 by the prestigious Royal Copenhagen, is a fine example of mid-century Danish porcelain artistry. Known for its high-quality craftsmanship...

Sculpture ‘Boy with apple’ by Anders Jönsson. Founded mark Erik Pettersson fud. In Sweden.

A Swedish Mid-Century Modern blown glass "Apple" vase by, Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors. The "Apple" is one of the icons of Swedish and Scandinavian glass design. Ingeborg Lundin join...

Rare set of 4 reliefs designed by Stig Blomberg. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.

Gunnar Uotila (Finland, 1913-1997) - Unique carved wood sculpture "EVE" , signed and dated 1953 - Gunnar Uotila was a sculptor producing mainly wooden carved works . - Exhibitions ...

This exquisite Boy on Dolphin figurine was produced by the renowned Danish porcelain manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl in 1950. Crafted in fine porcelain,...

Faun figurine from Royal Copenhagen, 1969-1973.

Rare sculpture ‘Nina på kuglen’ / ‘En lille Globetrotter’ designed by Kai Nielsen. Produced by Kähler in Denmark.

Charming teak birds with beaks and great personality. Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the internationally renowned designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen...

Scandinavian ceramist. Sculpture in black glazed ceramics. A woman carrying basket, 1960s. Measures: 30 x 12 cm. In very good condition. ...

Large and impressive Danish private collection (Total of 42 unique vases, bowls, figurines, etc.) Soren Kongstrand 1872-1951) and Jens Petersen (1890-195...

Sculpture “Rabarberblad” designed by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, Sweden. 1950s. Patinated bronze. Signed and numbered "19/20." Dimensions: L: 50 cm / 1' 6 1/2" W: 57 cm / 1' 8" D: ...