Vintage stoneware Deer head 1940s by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand-Sweden

Noma Nordic

$736.00

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The Lovely Deer! Stoneware sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden 1940s. Realistic sculpture deer head giving a wonderful expression and perfect deer look. Measures: H: 34 cm (incl base) D: 24 cm.
Glazed bronze elegant finish in brown, green and yellow hues. Signed with GN Sweden. R for Rörstrand. Great patina and good vintage condition.

Gunnar Nylund was a Swedish ceramic designer born in Paris. Nylund was first active in Copenhagen and as artistic director of Rörstrand, Sweden. Gunnar Nylund introduced the label "R" in 1931. Nylund became well-known for his matte field-stained stoneware and for his animal sculptures in stoneware chamotte. He was noted for glazes like "Ox Blood" and its varieties of harpeglass glazes.

"A Scandinavian mid-century modern item you will be able to enjoy your whole life!"

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The Lovely Deer! Stoneware sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden 1940s. Realistic sculpture deer head giving a wonderful expression and perfect deer look. Measures: H: 34 cm (incl base) D: 24 cm.
Glazed bronze elegant finish in brown, green and yellow hues. Signed with GN Sweden. R for Rörstrand. Great patina and good vintage condition.

Gunnar Nylund was a Swedish ceramic designer born in Paris. Nylund was first active in Copenhagen and as artistic director of Rörstrand, Sweden. Gunnar Nylund introduced the label "R" in 1931. Nylund became well-known for his matte field-stained stoneware and for his animal sculptures in stoneware chamotte. He was noted for glazes like "Ox Blood" and its varieties of harpeglass glazes.

"A Scandinavian mid-century modern item you will be able to enjoy your whole life!"