Gunnar Nylund, Sundial, first half/mid 20th century
Lacquered metal, base with decoration of zodiac signs, diameter approx. 51 cm, height approx. 74 cm, base length approx. 22 cm.
Wear due to age and use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Damages. Colour loss. Rust. Missing parts.
The Nylund Family
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish ceramicist, designer and sculptor. Gunnar Nylund was active for periods at Bing & Grøndahl, for a few years had his own workshop, Saxbo stentøj, and worked at Nymølle ceramic factory in Denmark. For most of his working life he lived in Sweden and was employed at Rörstrand porcelain factory 1931-59 where he was also assigned the role of artistic director. He has become known for his many different animal sculptures in stoneware, but he also made lots of vases, bowls, lamp bases, etc., as well as tableware and other utensils. Nylund also designed glass for Strömbergshyttan.
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