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Japanese Boy on a Horse - $35 (Portsmouth)
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Made in Japan
Must pick up,
This Mid Century art pottery figurine of a boy on a horse has been attributed to both Lisa Larson and Stig Lindberg. The horse is in the style of Lindberg, who exaggerated the proportion of their bodies relative to their heads. The figurine of a boy with his head turned in the opposite direction of his body is very much in the style of Larson. Lindberg, who was at Gustavsberg Pottery from 1937 to 1980, and was its director starting in 1947, was Larson's mentor at that studio. I have seen listings for similar pieces suggesting it could have been a collaboration between the two famous ceramicists. However, this was actually produced by Japan ceramics company UTCTI, and therefore is "in the style of" Larson and Lindberg. The fact that similar pieces have sold at a fairly high prices--$138 in 2016--goes to show just how collectible this style of pottery is. Copied styles are not at all bad as long as you know you are not buying a piece by an actual renowned artist. In fact, especially when a signed artist's piece can go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, copies afford us the opportunity to bring a certain style and era into our homes.
Measures about 6" tall by 6" across and 2-1/2" deep. Weighs about 13 ounces unpacked. No chips, cracks, nor crazing.