Bidspirit auction | Stalhane & Laukkanen for Rorstrand

Stalhane & Laukkanen for Rorstrand Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stalhane (Swedish, 1920-1990) and Aune Laukkanen (Finnish, 20th century) for Rorstrand, Sweden. Tall ceramic vase with painted linear and geometric motifs on a grey ground depicted along the exterior, mid-20th century. Rare and wonderful pottery piece that was a collaboration between Stalhane and the great Finnish designer Aune Laukkanen for the celebrated 1955 Helsingborg exhibition. The former celebrated ceramist created the form, while the latter designed the decoration. Inscribed ”Form: C.H. stalhane, ” ”Dekor: A. Laukkenen, ” and ”Unik”; numbered ”A. 230” with first quality Rorstrand maker's mark along the underside. Carl-Harry Stalhane is one of the most celebrated figures of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. He is best known for his role as the artistic leader at Rorstrand during the 1960s. His name has become synonymous with exceptional ceramic quality, stunning creative design, and outstanding craftsmanship. Stalhane's work is represented in the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. Height: 12 in x diameter: 4 1/4 in. Condition: There are no major visible chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Light wear to the footrim.