Bidspirit auction | Nylund for Rorstrand Ceramic ”Igloo”

Nylund for Rorstrand Ceramic ”Igloo” Vase 1965 - Gunnar Nylund (Swedish, 1904-1997) for Rorstrand, Sweden. Small ceramic ”Igloo” vase of a robust and rotund form with a ribbed recessed neck and footrim, 1965. Stoneware with a mottled teal-green glaze. The ”Igloo” series of vases, such as the vase featured in this lot, is one of the most iconic designed by Nylund and produced by Rorstrand. Stamped initials, Rorstrand first quality maker's mark, and ”Sweden” along the underside. Additionally, there is a stamped miniature igloo above the Rorstrand mark indicating its model. Gunnar Nylund is a prominent figure in illustrious 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. He served as the artistic leader at the Rorstrand factory during the 1940s and 1950s. His work is represented in the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. Height: 5 in x diameter: 4 in. Condition: There are no chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Light wear to the footrim.