LILLEMOR MANNERHEIM 3 Vase Signed Pärlor Label Gefle Porcelain Factory Sweden

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Three signed vases from Gefle Porcelain Factory designed by Lillemor Mannerheim. Height approx. big 22 cm and small vases 12.5 cm with original labels but one loves to the bottom. Used but no chips, cracks or restoration - condition as shown in pictures. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask before placing your bid.
Lillemor Mannerheim (1927-1994) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Nordic ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for Gefle, Rorstrand and Arabia in the 1950s-1980s. Mannerheim is represented at numerous museums in Sweden and Finland. Lillemor Mannerheim was born in Helsinki, Finland’s capital. She studied at Higher Art Industry School in Stockholm from 1945-49. During her free time over the summer months, she further developed her skills at the Arabia Porcelain Factory in Helsinki. From 1950-1952, Lillemor trained in sculptural technique at the Académi de la Grande Chaumiére in Paris. In 1952, Lillemor returned to Sweden, taking a position at the Gefle Porcelain Factory on the country’s east coast. During the 1950s, she designed era-typical tableware, figurines, and sculptures. In 1957, Lillemor married Count Carl Gustaf Klingspor, with whom she had three children.
Lillemor Mannerheim is perhaps best known for her 1955 series, "M." The series consists of approximately 40 vases and bowls, often with matte-black Mangania glaze. The most spectacular pieces have organic forms and are highly prized by ceramic collectors. In 1960, Lillemor left the Gefle Porcelain Factory to take a position at Rorstrand. There, she designed animal figurines until 1964. In the 1960s, her husband’s father passed away, and the family moved to Raback Castle in western Sweden.
During this period, Lillemor worked as a freelance artist, both in furniture and glass design. In the 1980s, Lillemor returned to her home country of Finland to work for the Arabia Porcelain Factory. There, she designed a much-loved animal series, with all profits going to the WWF.
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