Gunnar Nylund for Alp, Lidköping Vase, mid-20th century.

Gunnar Nylund for Alp, Lidköping Vase, mid-20th century. Hand-painted ceramic vase featuring an exotic bird and foliage, finished with applied gold decoration to rim and base. Soft, almost iridescent glaze in green and bluish-brown tones – a refined example of Nylund’s naturalistic and elegant design language. Origin: Sweden. Designer: Gunnar Nylund. Material: Ceramic. Dimensions: H. 15 cm, D. 13 cm. Period: Mid-20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear. Bio: Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) was one of Scandinavia’s most influential ceramics designers of the 20th century, renowned for his elegant forms, refined glazes and nature-inspired decoration. After his success at Rörstrand, he also produced more artistic, hand-painted works for smaller studios such as Alpi in Lidköping, often in very limited quantities.