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Stig Lindberg Sculpture, Susanna and the Elders, Gustavsberg Sweden 1940-50s.

Name: Stig Lindberg Sculpture, Susanna and the Elders, Gustavsberg Sweden 1940-50s.
Brand: Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Price: 3524.37 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

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Very unusual biscuit sculpture by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg depicting Susanna and the elders. Made in Sweden around 1950. In excellent condition with no issues! Signed "Stig L 89/500 STUDIO" and with the Gustavsberg mark. Mounted on a walnut stand. STIG LINDBERG 1916-1982 Discover the timeless artistry of Stig Lindberg, Sweden's beloved master of ceramics and design. A creative genius who shaped the aesthetics of Scandinavian modernism, Lindberg's work effortlessly bridges function and beauty. Known for his playful patterns, whimsical motifs, and innovative forms, Lindberg brought joy and elegance to everyday life. From his iconic Gustavsberg ceramics to textile designs that pop with personality, Stig Lindberg's creations radiate a unique charm that captures the imagination. Whether you're an avid collector or a lover of modern design, owning a piece by Lindberg is more than an investment—it's a connection to the vibrant spirit of mid-century craftsmanship. Bring a touch of artistry to your home with a Stig Lindberg original—an enduring testament to creativity and style. Perfect for those who appreciate timeless elegance with a dash of Swedish flair. SUSANNA AND THE ELDERS Susanna and the Elders is a famous biblical-themed painting that has been depicted by various artists throughout history. One of the most notable versions was created by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1610. This painting is considered one of her earliest signed works. It portrays the story of Susanna, a virtuous woman from the Book of Daniel, who is harassed by two elders while bathing. The story of Susanna and the Elders is a narrative found in the Book of Daniel, specifically in chapter 13 of the Greek additions to Daniel, making it part of the Apocrypha in some Christian traditions. It is a tale about virtue, corruption, and divine justice. Susanna, a beautiful and devout woman, is falsely accused of adultery by two elders in her community. These elders, driven by lust, spy on her as she bathes in her garden and later attempt to coerce her into submitting to them. When Susanna refuses, they conspire to accuse her publicly, claiming they caught her committing adultery. As adultery is punishable by death, Susanna faces execution, but she places her trust in God. The young prophet, Daniel, intervenes, inspired by God, to prove Susanna's innocence. He cleverly separates the elders during questioning and asks them individually to describe the location of the alleged incident. Their conflicting testimonies expose their lies, and Susanna's innocence is vindicated. The elders are then punished according to the law, and justice is restored. The story is often interpreted as a testament to faith, integrity, and the triumph of divine justice over corruption. It has also been seen as a critique of the misuse of power and false accusations, resonating with themes of morality and resilience.

Creator:
Gustavsberg (Maker),Stig Lindberg (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In excellent condition with no issues!
Seller Location:
Skanninge, SE
Reference Number:
Seller: FASBRUUN1stDibs: LU1637244328232

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The Gustavsberg porcelain factory was, for many decades, the largest ceramics maker in Sweden and home to some of the most innovative and ingenious makers of the past century. The company, founded in 1825, mass-produced a wide range of products: first decorative household items and tableware in the English style and later bathroom fixtures, including the first pressed-steel bathtubs that would oust heavy cast iron. But of first interest to collectors are the remarkable decorative works created in the Gustavsberg art pottery studio, in particular those by master ceramists Wilhelm Kåge, Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Gustavsberg began producing some individually crafted, highly decorated and richly glazed pieces in the 1860s. While the forms of their mass-produced vessels and plates derived from English, Continental and Asian styles, a select few painters won acclaim for their personal artistry. Gunnar Wennerberg became known for his work in the organic Art Nouveau style, and Josef Ekberg, the company’s design chief from 1908 to 1917, was revered for his expert use of iridescent lusterware glazes and the sgraffito technique, in which a decorative pattern is incised in the surface of a clay pot before it is glazed and fired.

It was not until Ekberg’s successor, Wilhelm Kåge, opened Gustavsberg’s first dedicated art pottery studio that the work became widely recognized. Kåge’s “Argenta” series, which encompasses a variety of vessels coated with an oxidized green glaze and decorated in silver motifs, remains popular. Though perhaps his most striking works are his “Surrea” vases — white bisque porcelain in off-kilter forms inspired by Cubist paintings — and his “Farsta” wares, which include totemic, spindly footed stoneware vases and bowls with textured surfaces, glazed in brown, green and blue.

Kåge’s finest protégés, Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg, took over from Kåge as Gustavsberg’s design directors in 1945. Friberg was a master potter. He threw elegant, simple, symmetrical vases and bowls painstakingly coated in layer after layer of matte glazing to achieve a classic striated effect known as “rabbit’s fur.” Lindberg’s highly collectible studio ceramics fall into two principal categories: The first is made of white porcelain pieces in round, biomorphic or stylized natural forms. The second includes weightier vases — many with textured bodies and applied decorations — glazed in deep, earthy colors. As you will see from the works on these pages, Gustavsberg was a bastion of creativity and precise artistry that turned out a remarkable range of works whose style still resonates with lovers of Scandinavian design.

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