Mid-century Nittsjö Swedish pottery bear figurine model 6011, designed by Thomas Hellström, features a sitting bear with its head slightly turned to left side, glossy finish on a terracotta clay body, spotted brown front with black details, stamped "Nittsjö" on the bottom, original sticker still attached.
Other Nittsjö figurines are listed in my shop (last photo), each sold individually.
Thomas Hellström (1924–2006) was one of Sweden's leading ceramic artists in the 20th century. He was part of the Nordic tradition aiming for warm-hearted, humorous, and sometimes subtly ironic design. After his art studies at "Konstfack" in Stockholm, Thomas worked for the Nittsjö factory for almost 50 years. He became a prominent designer of animal figurines with rounded shapes and kind expressions. Thomas online artistry is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
In very good vintage condition.
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Measures approx. 4.25"H x 4"W x 3.25"D
Product code: Nittsjö Bear Figurine Thomas Hellström online Sweden