Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson
Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 by Nils Thorsson

Nils Thorsson – A glazed stoneware “Baca” vase – Aluminia, Denmark ca. 1965 1962 - 1969

Nils Thorsson

PietraSmaltoGresDipingere
20 ⨯ 15 ⨯ 10 cm
ConditionGood
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  • A proposito di opere d'arte
    A stoneware vase decorated with yellow stylised birds on a tactile brown glazed surface.

    Both the decoration (model 714) as the form of this vase (model 3223) was designed by Nils Thorsson and was executed by the Danish ceramics factory Aluminia in the 1960’s.

    This object is a rare early example of the highly succesful “Baca” series. The design group led by Nils Thorsson were responsible for the hugely popular “Tenara” and “Baca” earthenware series produced by Aluminia and Royal Copenhagen between 1962 and 1984.

    There were 10 décor designers who each had their own monogram stamped underneath each piece. In the Baca series these monograms were placed within a circle hence the name Baca (Baca translates into round fruit / berry from Latin).

    Most of the form were designed by Nils Thorsson and a special glazing technique was developed by him so every piece turned out slightly different, giving a unique appearance.

    It is fully stamped underneath: Alumina – Denmark (A with 3 waves), 714/3223 (decoration and model number), Nils Thorsson stamp in ring, and “EL” painters / decorator initials.



    About Nils Thorsson
    Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (Eslöv, Sweden 1898 – Copenhagen 1975) was a Danish ceramic artist and designer, best known for his work with the Royal Copenhagen porcelain factory. Thorsson showed an early interest in art and ceramics. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and later worked as a painter before joining Royal Copenhagen in 1928.

    Thorsson’s career at Royal Copenhagen spanned several decades, and he played a significant role in the development of the company’s artistic direction. He became the artistic director of Royal Copenhagen in 1949, a position he held until 1975. During his tenure, he contributed to the design of numerous iconic pieces, including his well-known Baca and Marselis collections.

    Nils Thorsson was known for his innovative approach to ceramics, experimenting with glazes, forms, and decorations. His designs often combined traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, reflecting the mid-century modern style prevalent during his era.

    In addition to his work at Royal Copenhagen, Thorsson also collaborated with other Danish ceramic companies, such as Aluminia, where he created the popular Tenera series.

    Nils Thorsson’s contributions to the world of ceramics earned him recognition and acclaim. His pieces are collected by enthusiasts and are considered valuable examples of mid-century Danish design. Nils Thorsson passed away in 1975, leaving behind a legacy of innovative and influential ceramic art.

    Works by Nils Thorsson are in the collections of the Art Industry Museum in Copenhagen, The Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the National Museum in Stockholm and the Ceramics Museum in Faenza among other.


    Marked
    Stamp-marked underneath the base: Aluminia-mark, Denmark, 715/3223 (decoration number and modelnumber), Nils Thorsson monogram in ring.

    Execution
    Aluminia, Denmark 1960's

    Condition
    This object is in good condition. No cracks or chips.

    Literature
    Baca catalogue, Copenhagen 1973

    Dimensions
    Height 20,5 cm
    Width 15,8 cm
    Depth 10,7 cm
  • A proposito di opere artista

    Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898–1975), artista e designer ceramista svedese-danese, ha lasciato un segno indelebile nel mondo della ceramica attraverso il suo ampio e innovativo lavoro con Royal Copenhagen. Celebrato per il suo contributo al modernismo danese della metà del secolo, i design di Thorsson sono molto apprezzati nel campo dell'arte ceramica.

    Nato a Eslöv, in Svezia, nel 1898, Thorsson iniziò il suo viaggio nella ceramica alla tenera età di tredici anni, facendo apprendistato presso la fabbrica di allumina di Copenaghen. La sua formazione continuò presso l'Accademia reale danese, presso la quale si laureò nel 1917.

    Nel 1928, Thorsson raggiunse la posizione di direttore artistico presso Alumina, un ruolo che avrebbe ricoperto con passione per i successivi quarantuno anni. La sua leadership si estese attraverso la fusione di Alumina e Royal Copenhagen nel 1949, dove continuò come direttore artistico, guidando un team di illustri designer come Bethe Breyen, Kari Christensen, Johanne Gerber, Grete Helland-Hansen, Berte Jessen, Marianne Johnson, Inge Lise-Koefoed, Ellen Malmer e Ivan Weiss.

    Il portfolio di design di Thorsson è caratterizzato dalla sua diversità tematica, che spazia dalle rappresentazioni naturalistiche di uccelli, pesci e farfalle a motivi astratti e geometrici. La sua permanenza alla Royal Copenhagen è stata caratterizzata da una creatività prolifica, contribuendo ad almeno cinque delle linee di produzione più celebri dell'azienda.

    Questi includono la serie Solberg degli anni '30; la serie Marselis di Alumina degli anni '50, progettata per essere allo stesso tempo elegante e conveniente per l'uso quotidiano; le serie Tenera e Baca degli anni '60, note per i loro intricati motivi in rilievo; e la serie Diana degli anni '70.

    Il tocco personale di Thorsson è evidente in molte di queste collezioni, con entrambe le serie Baca e Tenera che presentano forme da lui stesso disegnate, mentre altre sono frutto di sforzi di collaborazione. La sua firma cifrata segna la base dei suoi progetti, una testimonianza della sua maestria.

    L'eredità di Thorsson continuò anche dopo la sua morte avvenuta nel 1975 a Copenaghen, con i suoi design in terracotta della metà del secolo che rimasero molto ricercati dai collezionisti e dagli appassionati di ceramiche vintage. Il suo lavoro non solo esemplifica l'apice del modernismo danese in ceramica, ma continua anche a ispirare e affascinare coloro che apprezzano la bellezza e la funzionalità della terracotta ben progettata.

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