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Bjorn Wiinblad "Titania, Queen of the Fairies" Vase

Description
This magnificently hand-built and illustrated work of art ceramic is by celebrated Danish illustrator and ceramics designer Bjorn Wiinblad. Created for the prestigious Illums Bolighus (Denmark's first Department Store), the form of this piece is the bust of "Titania, Queen of Fairies" from the Midsummer Night's Dream series. Individual rosettes and leaves are elegantly placed to bring to life Titania's high floral crown with an exquisitely curved tapering that creates a leaf shape of its own for the rim of the vase.
Handpainted onto the form is the illustrated design, seamlessly applied to the crown and the upper torso, creating the visual effect that blurs the separation between flora and foliage and Tatiana herself.

So romantic and whimsical, she is a noteworthy example of Wiinblad's early work.

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	ceramic, glaze, hand painted
Condition:	Good. 2 small chips (see photos)
Creation Date:	1975
Styles / Movements:	Art Pottery, Collectible Design, Scandinavian Modern
Patterns:	Contemporary/Modern, Florals/Botanical, Handmade, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	BR37
Incollect Reference #:	617630