Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, ceramic wall plaque.
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, ceramic wall plaque.
Decorative rectangular wall plaque in glazed ceramic featuring a stylised female portrait and floral motif. The design is executed in yellow, blue, green and pink tones with black outlines against a white background. A characteristic example of Mari Simmulson's colourful and expressive artistic style. Model 4035, signed Maris.
Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Mari Simmulson.
Manufacturer: Upsala-Ekeby.
Material: Glazed ceramic.
Dimensions: H. 29 cm, W. 15 cm.
Model: 4035.
Period: 1960s.
Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of wear and a tiny chip to one corner on the side (see photo).
Bio:
Mari Simmulson (1911–2000) was a Swedish-Estonian ceramicist and sculptor, born in Saint Petersburg. She studied in Tallinn and later worked at Arabia in Finland and Gustavsberg in Sweden. From 1949 to 1972, she worked at Upsala-Ekeby, becoming one of the company's most prominent artists. Her work is recognised for its imaginative female portraits, large almond-shaped eyes, vibrant colours and decorative floral motifs. Her ceramics are highly sought after by collectors of Swedish decorative arts today.
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