Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen — Study of a Vase for Rörstrand, c. 1950s

elegant and sculptural vase designed by the Danish artist Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen (1909–1957), executed as part of the renowned Fasett series for Rörstrand, Sweden, in the 1950s. Th...

Crown vase by Swedish designer Pierre Forssell (1925–2004), produced by Skultuna Messingsbruk during the 1950s–1960s. Crafted in solid brass, the vase is celebrated for its sculptura...

A striking gouache on paper by Danish artist Erik Larsen (1902–1975), Composition with Women. Executed in Denmark, this work demonstrates Larsen’s mastery of form, color, and composi...

Collection of eight planters from the Carrara series, designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1940s. Named after the famous Italian marble, the Car...

Ramon Prats (1928-2003) vase and jug still life oil paint on masonite. Circa 1971. Signed and dated lower right, Prats, '71. A peaceful rendering and reminiscent of Morandi's solitary still life paintings. Prats' stippling effect with the brush or palette knife has created a beautifully tactile and textured painting. Light and dark contrast of the violet cylinder next to the curvaceous jug. A wonderful piece. the framing treatment consists of a simple flat black wood profile molding. The piece is in good overall condition with minor losses around the corners and edges of the work. No other major paint losses. No visible crazing, water damage or restorations. Some scuffs, dings and losses to the black frame. Wear consistent with age. Approximate overall dimensions with frame are 1.5" deep x 16" wide x 24.75" high. The approximate measurements of the actual work on masonite are 15.63" wide x 24.25" high. Bio from AskArt: Ramon Prats Born: 1928 - Spain Died: 2003 - Mexico Known for: Abstract mixed-media explosion theme, still life paintings Biography from Waddington's Spanish-born Ramón Prats was appointed as the official artist and illustrator for "El País" newspaper in Havana, Cuba when he was 15 years old. After his studies in Cuba, Prats moved to New York where he studied at the Art Students League of New York. He regularly exhibited at the Associated American Artists (AAA) Gallery until 1955 and also at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Prats moved to Mexico in 1956 and was pivotal in spearheading the development of modern art there until his death at age 74. Biography from Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum Ramon Prats (American, b. Spain, 1928-2003) developed his talent for painting while he was a child. At age 15, he was appointed the official artist and illustrator for El País newspaper in Havana, Cuba, where his family lived at the time. He studied at the School of Visual Arts in Santo Domingo and at the School of Graphic Arts in Havana, Cuba. Upon completing his studies in Cuba, Prats moved to New York, where he studied at the Art Students League* of New York. The Associated American Artists* (AAA) soon commissioned him under an exclusive seven-year contract. He regularly exhibited at the AAA gallery until 1955, and also showed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1952, he assisted painter Jose Vela Zanetti...

Carl-Harry Stålhane Unique Hand Signed Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1967. A rare one-off vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. This is a beautiful and colorful hand signed unique studio pott...

A lovely vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 20 cm (8") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks in the glaze, it is marked a...

Opt-art Studio Line vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The vase was conceptualized by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal of Germany as part of th...