Michael Andersen MS&S Pottery Woman Figure 5347 4.5"H Denmark Danish Ceramics

Description: Michael Andersen Danish Ceramics M S & S Pottery Woman Figure 5347 4.5"H Denmark Michael Andersen & Sons ceramic art pottery, woman figurine. Bornholm Denmark. Model/Item number 5347 - Yallana Height 4.5" and width is approx. 2" Excellent pre-owned. No chips, cracks or damage. Original sticker plus all markings. * SHIPS NEXT BUSINESS DAY * Tracking * S&H $6.95 * A LITTLE HISTORY: Michael Andersen & Sons were founded in 1890 by Jens Michael Andersen (1859-1931) out of an existing pottery that had been founded in 1773 in the town of Rønne on the island of Bornholm. Compared to other Danish, and indeed Scandivian ceramics companies, such as Rorstrand or Arabia, they are largely ignored. This is surprising, as their production is typically of excellent quality both in terms of manufacture and design. It was thriving by the 1930s and, under the ownership of his two sons, it employed over 70 people during the 1940s & 50s. The company is still producing today, having been taken over by the artist Solveig Ussing in 1993. Before buying it, Ussing had worked for the company since she was 14 years old! The marks on the base are helpful. The shield containing three fish indicates the pottery and was used from 1931. The fish are herrings, and this is the arms of the town of Rønne, where the pottery is located. The impressed 5654 indicates the shape number. The impressed ‘K’ probably indicates the decorator who applied rthe pattern and glaze. The inscribed ‘MS’ shows that the design was produced by Marianne Starck (1938-2007), who was educated at the School of Fine Arts in Hamburg and joined the company as Art Director in 1955. Remaining there until 1993, she is perhaps best known for the black and white stylised ‘Negro’ designs as well as her work with the Persia glaze.

Price: 48 USD

Location: Easton, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-12-14T02:18:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD