Collectibles of Elbridge - Eileen H
Harrisburg, PA
Details
- Dimensions
- 6.75ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- Danish Modern
- Artist
- Nils Thorsson
- Brand
- Royal Copenhagen
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Metal
- Ornamental & Decorative Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cornflower Blue
- Condition Notes
- This is in pristine condition, no chips, cracks or wear. As shown in the pictures, there has been an addition … moreThis is in pristine condition, no chips, cracks or wear. As shown in the pictures, there has been an addition of felt on most of the bottom of the dish, that could be removed if so desired. less
- Description
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This is a gorgeous square BACA plate, with breathtaking colors of blue(s) and purple with a subtle terra cotta color, …
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This is a gorgeous square BACA plate, with breathtaking colors of blue(s) and purple with a subtle terra cotta color, lining the base and rim and delicately the geometric black designs. Nils Thorsson lived from 1898 to 1975.
Nils designed at least 5 of best known production ranges for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen – Solbjerg (1930’s), Marselis (1950’s) Tenera (1960’s), Baca (1960’s), Diana (1970’s).
For the Baca and Tenera series he designed the forms (shapes) – and other members of his team designed some of the patterns. The patterns which he personally designed will have his cypher on the base. Nils Thorsson’s cypher is on this piece, which is located on the back bottom in a circle. (As seen in photos.)
Nils body of work is so large that it is hard to capture a picture of it as a whole, as of course it changed during his lifetime spent at Royal Copenhagen. However his form and pattern designs from the 1950s – 1970’s, especially from the BACA and TENERA ranges, were and remain some of Royal Copenhagen’s most popular works coveted as being prime examples of mid-century and Danish modernism.
Nils motifs and designs ranged from the naturalistic to abstract to geometric designs – and I think the best of these are those with the beautiful highly detailed and complex relief patterns from the BACA. Also, because of the glaze Nils developed for the Baca series, each piece turned out slightly different because of the way the glaze behaved during firing in the kiln – giving each piece in the series a hand crafted appearance.
*Please note: the modern-shaped metal stand is included in this sale. less
Collectibles of Elbridge - Eileen H
Harrisburg, PA
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