This elegantly whimsical duo of hand-painted & sculpted ceramic art is by celebrated Danish illustrator & glass, silver, ceramics designer Bjorn Wiinblad (b. 1918 - d. 2006). Wiinblad often designed for a number of big names as well as the pottery studios he owned, such as Vaerksted, Nymolle, & Det Blaa Hus. These studio works were crafted at his own Vaerksted [Workshop] studio, which Wiinblad established in 1952 in Copenhagen. Vaerksted pieces by Wiinblad show his painting skills at their best - conveying an emotion or feeling with just a few brushstrokes or marks. Those familiar with Wiinblads illustrative work will be familiar with the exquisite level of detail his imagination goes to. This richness of detail is brought to life across many elements of this sculpture; such as the individually shaped, stylised decor resting in the figure’s hat & the careful attention in the intricate hand-painted patterns decorating the piece & attention given even when illustrating eyelashes. CONDITION Superb. - Forr/Spring/M20 Figure: There are 2 negligible chips to the birds at the base of the dress which do not affect the overall display quality. - Efterr/Fall/Autumn/M22 Figure: There is 1 negligible flake on the nose & minor repair behind the flower under the chin which do not affect the overall display quality. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. The underside of each piece bears Wiinblad’s ‘BW’ monogram, the model numbers of ‘M20’ & ‘M22’, dated with ‘84’ & finally, denoted with ‘Forr’ & ‘Efterr’. MEASUREMENTS - Forr M20 Height: c. 13.8 / 35 cm tall (from base to tallest point, including hat) x c. 3.7 / 9.5 cm diameter (across widest point). Base diameter: c. 3.2 / 8.2 cm (from front to back). - Efterr M22 Height: c. 12.6 / 32 cm tall (from base to tallest point, including hat) x c. 4.5 / 11.5 cm diameter (across widest point). Base diameter: c. 3.3 / 8.3 cm (from front to back). - Unpackaged weight [Pair]: c. 1.3 kg / 1,335 g NOTES Sculptures will be securely packaged & shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items. A BIT OF HISTORY Born in 1918 in Copenhagen, Bjorn Wiinblad began his training & path to success in 1935. Wiinblad sought the path to his first passion of art & enrolled in graphic school at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, debuting in 1945 with an extensive exhibition in Palgade, Copenhagen. He met & became firm friends Jacob E. Bang around this time, who engaged him to work for Nymlle Pottery. From the beginnings at Nymolle, Wiinblad received multiple commissions, from designing textile & embroidery patterns to drawing posters, book & magazine illustrations. Wiinblad drew for the United Nations in Paris & designed costumes & stages for several theatrical performances. His fame grew in Denmark but soon would extend to Norway & Sweden & in 1950 his ceramics were exhibited at Bonnier’s in New York, which specialised in Scandinavian design. Wiinblad’s recognition
