Description:

Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, miniature vase.
Egg-shaped miniature vase in hand-thrown stoneware with a deep brown hare’s fur glaze and soft golden nuances. The model is executed in the classic organic form characteristic of Berndt Friberg’s mid-20th century works.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Berndt Friberg.
Material: Stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 3.7 cm, D. 2.6 cm.
Period: Mid 20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Berndt Friberg (1899–1981) was a Swedish ceramic artist and one of the most celebrated designers associated with Gustavsberg. He started as a thrower at the factory during the 1930s and later developed his own artistic language characterised by exceptionally thin thrown forms and highly refined hare’s fur glazes in muted tones. Friberg’s works are today considered among the most desirable examples of Scandinavian studio ceramics and are represented in museums and important private collections worldwide.