Upsala Ekeby - Anna-Lisa Thomson - Vase - ALT 17 - Ceramic - Handmade baluster vase
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Art ceramic vase in Scandinavian modernist style, model ALT 17 by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby (Sweden), circa 1940–1950, height 31 cm, base diameter 10 cm, maximum circumference 60 cm, weight 1.236 kg.
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Description from the seller
Scandinavian art pottery
Identification of the piece
Artist: Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905–1952). Manufacturer: Upsala-Ekeby (Uppsala, Sweden). Period: Circa 1940–1950. Category: Art pottery / Modernist earthenware.
Dimensions and physical characteristics
Height: 31 cm. Base diameter: 10 cm. Maximum circumference: 60 cm. Weight: 1.236 kg. This piece displays the typical density of Upsala-Ekeby’s chamotté clay.
Manufacturing technique and decoration
This earthenware work uses the manual sgraffito technique. The body is formed in textured raw clay, internally coated with a protective dark engobe. The surface decoration is achieved by manual incision, re-exposing the ochre clay beneath the dark layer to create vertical striations. The floral motif, consisting of stylized magnolias and orchids, is finished in a glossy cream glaze with bright orange details, providing a striking contrast to the matte clay.
Markings and authentication
The base bears the workshop’s authentic marks: the official Upsala-Ekeby logo featuring the heraldic tripod, the form number 17 stamped in the mass, as well as the initials ALT hand-engraved by Anna-Lisa Thomson. The two period protective pads are still present under the piece’s foot.
In very good condition with no cracks
Ultra-secure and careful shipping
Scandinavian art pottery
Identification of the piece
Artist: Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905–1952). Manufacturer: Upsala-Ekeby (Uppsala, Sweden). Period: Circa 1940–1950. Category: Art pottery / Modernist earthenware.
Dimensions and physical characteristics
Height: 31 cm. Base diameter: 10 cm. Maximum circumference: 60 cm. Weight: 1.236 kg. This piece displays the typical density of Upsala-Ekeby’s chamotté clay.
Manufacturing technique and decoration
This earthenware work uses the manual sgraffito technique. The body is formed in textured raw clay, internally coated with a protective dark engobe. The surface decoration is achieved by manual incision, re-exposing the ochre clay beneath the dark layer to create vertical striations. The floral motif, consisting of stylized magnolias and orchids, is finished in a glossy cream glaze with bright orange details, providing a striking contrast to the matte clay.
Markings and authentication
The base bears the workshop’s authentic marks: the official Upsala-Ekeby logo featuring the heraldic tripod, the form number 17 stamped in the mass, as well as the initials ALT hand-engraved by Anna-Lisa Thomson. The two period protective pads are still present under the piece’s foot.
In very good condition with no cracks
Ultra-secure and careful shipping
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1236 g
Title additional information
Handmade baluster vase
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Sweden
Model
ALT 17
Designer/artist/maker
Anna-Lisa Thomson
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Upsala Ekeby
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
31 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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