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Wilhelm Kåge - Gustavsberg

Gustavsberg Argenta Squat Vase

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Sweden

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Glazed stoneware inlaid with raised silver.

Dimensions

H.	3 in;	Diam.	4.5 in;
H.	7.62 cm;	Diam.	11.43 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1950's

Description

Artistic Director of the Gustavsberg porcelain factory from 1917 to 1949, Wilhelm Kåge developed new glazes and designs for over thirty different tableware series. In 1930, Kåge exhibited his Argenta Series at the Stockholm Exhibition. This was his first successful foray in ceramics. The series, which included everything from ashtrays to urns, was glazed in red, brown and blue; but it was the pieces finished in a green glaze with silver adornments that really caught people’s attention. The series epitomizes the style that became known as Swedish Grace.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

421555