Nils-Erik Zetterström, bull figure on wooden base.
Nils-Erik Zetterström, bull figure on wooden base.
Unique ceramic sculpture depicting a bull executed in unglazed clay and mounted on a rectangular wooden base. The figure is modelled in a dynamic pose with a raised leg and finely detailed fur texture, giving the piece a powerful and sculptural presence. Unsigned unique work from the 1970s.
Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Nils-Erik Zetterström.
Material: Ceramic and wood.
Dimensions: H. 17 cm, L. 24 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Nils-Erik Zetterström was a Swedish ceramic artist and designer active during the mid-20th century. He produced both unique art pieces and functional ceramics and was recognised for his skilled craftsmanship and distinctive artistic language. His work is often characterised by balanced proportions, clean lines and naturalistic glazes in muted tones. Zetterström experimented with both form and surface, creating objects ranging from elegant vessels to sculptural works with a strong artistic presence. Today his ceramics are sought after by collectors and appreciated for their technical quality and their place within Swedish ceramic art.