Thorvald Olsen for Aluminia Sauce bowl, mid-20th century.

Thorvald Olsen for Aluminia Sauce bowl, mid-20th century. Figurative sauce bowl shaped as a bird, executed in faience with hand-painted decoration in light blue, pink and golden tones. A charming example of Aluminia’s playful mid-century design language. Origin: Denmark. Designer: Thorvald Olsen. Material: Faience. Dimensions: H. 10 cm, D. 7 cm, L. 23 cm. Period: Mid-20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Thorvald Olsen (1897–1973) was a Danish ceramicist and designer associated with Aluminia and later Royal Copenhagen. He created a range of decorative and humorous figures as well as functional wares with organic shapes and colourful glazes. His work bridges classical faience craftsmanship with the emerging modern aesthetic of mid-century Danish ceramics.