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Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic Uppsala Ekeby Vase in Ochre Glaze, 1940s

$1,939.24
£1,437.50
€2,004.75VAT Included
CA$2,704.96
A$2,751.44
CHF 1,579.05
MX$33,075.52
NOK 18,419.50
SEK 18,592.90
DKK 12,581.96

About the Item

Stoneware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940s to 1950s. Documented as model 208, this design belongs to Thomson’s marine motif production and is decorated in relief with stylized fish and underwater vegetation encircling the ovoid body. The composition is continuous and fully integrated into the form, creating a sculptural surface defined by depth, rhythm, and controlled movement. The present example is glazed in a saturated ochre tone with subtle tonal variation and fine crackle. This glaze is significantly less common and it enhances the relief by softening transitions and increasing visual depth. The marine imagery gains a warmer, more atmospheric presence in this colorway. The balanced volume, pronounced modelling, and organic abstraction place the work firmly within Scandinavian Modern ceramics of the mid century. The relief functions structurally rather than decoratively, reinforcing the vase as a resolved sculptural object rather than a purely utilitarian vessel. A rare and confident example of Swedish mid century ceramic design by one of Upsala Ekeby’s most important designers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Diameter: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3817149045412

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