Mid-century Nittsjö Swedish pottery bear figurine model 6011, designed by Thomas Hellström, features a sitting bear with its head slightly turned to one side, semi-glossy glaze on a terracotta clay body, spotted brown front with black details, dark gray back with a hind of purple, stamped "Nittsjö" on the bottom, original sticker still attached.
Other bears from the same series are also listed in my shop (last photo). 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 artistry is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
In very good vintage condition, undamaged.
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Measures approx. 4"H x 3.5"W x 3 1/8"D