Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
Pair of Bowls from the “Veckla” series, ca. 1950’s
Country
Sweden
Colour
Material
Stoneware
Glaze
Finish
Matte
Width
13.5 cm ( 5 in )
17.5 cm ( 6 3/4 in )
17.5 cm ( 6 3/4 in )
Height
5 cm ( 2 8/8 in )
7 cm ( 2 7/8 in )
7 cm ( 2 7/8 in )
Depth
9 cm ( 3 1/2 in )
Marking
Stamped “Gustavsberg with Anchor, Sweden”
“In carving a sculpture, it is very important to match the right material with the particular subject in mind. In using white marble I give the forms a precision and refinement and a surface finish that I wouldn’t try to obtain with a rough textured stone such as travertine.” — Henry Moore