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Michael Schilkin
(Finland, 1900-1962)
Michael Schilkin
(Finland, 1900-1962)
A CERAMIC SCULPTURE.
Seal. Signed M. Schilkin, Arabia. Stoneware with chamotte, greenish glazing. 1954. Length 54 cm. Mahogany base 31,5x57 cm.
Literature
"Michael Schilkin 1900-1962", Kaivopuiston Kirjapaino Oy 1996. Picture on page page 49.
Designer
Michael Schilkin (1900-1962) was a Finnish sculptor and ceramicist born in Trubino, Russia. He moved to Finland in 1921 and studied at the Central School of Art. Eventually he was hired at the Arabia porcelain factory. He is mainly known for his stoneware and clay figurines depicting wild animals, but also created human figures and wall reliefs in public places with musty glazes in earth tones. The sculptures are powerful with a humorous tone.
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