Michael Schilkin
A SAFARI COCTAIL CABINET.
Stained birch. Safari themed, wood carved relief decor. Some figures signed Schilkin. Interior with shelves, drawers and serving tray. Manufactured by Paul Boman in 1954.
Key marked Paul Boman.
Width 98 cm, depth 46 cm, height 160 cm. Key included.
Literature
Lit.
"Michael Schilkin 1900-1962", Kaivopuiston Kirjapaino Oy 1996. Jämför detalj bild på s. 54.
"Michael Schilkin 1900-1962", Kaivopuiston Kirjapaino Oy 1996. Compare detail picture on page page 54.
"Michael Schilkin 1900-1962", Kaivopuiston Kirjapaino Oy 1996. Vertaa yksityiskohtien kuva sivulla 54 .
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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