Charming ‘Springare’ ceramic sculpture (c.1940–50) by Stig Lindberg for Swedish design house Gustavsberg.
Lindberg’s ‘Springare’ (‘Steed’) horses are among his most iconic and collectable pieces, forming part of a numbered edition series. This black-and-white design is particularly rare and sought after.
Each piece in the series is hand-decorated, featuring beautifully etched and hand-painted line work that depicts a saddle and other characterful details, set against an off-white matte glaze with subtle grey shading.
Signed and numbered on the base — Lindberg used different marks over the years, dating this piece to around the mid-1940s to 1950s.
The tip of the nose has been expertly and sensitively reconstructed; the repair is undetectable. Otherwise, it is in good vintage condition.
