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Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen Unique Ceramic Wall Decor Fish and Motherhood, 1970s

$886.09
£664.18
€750
CA$1,217.34
A$1,359.04
CHF 712.12
MX$16,636
NOK 9,043.90
SEK 8,527.25
DKK 5,709.27

About the Item

Unique ceramic wall decor by the Danish ceramist Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen. Made in 1970. The wall sconce consists of a large ceramic tile in center with a mother fish with a small fish in her belly. They are surrounded by several smaller ceramic tiles in brown, some of them also depicting fishes. The tiles are mounted on a chipboard and it can be hung on the wall. The motif is a tribute to Motherhood and Fertility. Lizzie Thyssen has made several wall decors showing mother animal with their babies in their bellys. Marked at side: Lizzie Thyssen Juli - 70 Marked on fish tile L.T. Very good used condition considering age. Some scuff marks on chipboard. A bit of the black finish is missing here and there. No chips, cracks, crazing or repairs on the tiles. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lizzie Schnakenburg (1925) was ceramist and painter and got her name Thyssen when she was married with Ole Kirchheiner Thyssen. Her ceramic is later signed Thyssen or Lizzie Thyssen.
  • Creator:
    Lizzie Thyssen (Designer)
  • Similar to:
    Lisa Larson (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 12.52 in (31.8 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Wood,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good used condition considering age. Some scuff marks on chipboard. A bit of the black finish is missing here and there. No chips, cracks, crazing or repairs on the tiles.
  • Seller Location:
    Silkeborg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4913233382832

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