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Beautiful Art Nouveau bowl by the famous designer Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg

About the Item

Josef Alfred Ekberg, born February 18, 1877 in Värmdö parish, Stockholm county, died December 7, 1945 in Gustavsberg parish, Stockholm county, was a Swedish ceramist and designer at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. He was artistic director 1908–1917 and developed the sgraffito technique. Ekberg started his work at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory as 12-year-old. His incredible sense of color and form meant that he advanced from assistant to decorator and then had to paint the motifs. He worked together with Gunnar Wennerberg and developed a special sgraffito technique that was featured at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. He was appointed and became artistic director early in 1908. Wilhelm Kåge was appointed as his successor in 1917. He continued his work at the factory until his death and worked mainly with refractory goods. Ekberg is represented at, among others, the Hallwylska museum and the National Museum in Stockholm. This bowl was made in 1926 which was a very productive time and the "Swedish Grace style" was in full bloom. It is an impressed work and in wonderful condition. The mottled and glossy colors float around in their sections on the outside of the bowl and then become concrete and detailed on the inside with its winding plants. Truly a masterpiece!
  • Creator:
    Josef Ekberg (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1926
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. As it was made yesterday!
  • Seller Location:
    Djurhamn, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9204237376202
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