A captivating example of mid-century Danish studio pottery by Helge Østerberg. This stoneware vase features a rare stylized figural motif, hand-carved using the meticulous sgrafitto technique.
Working from his own studio in the 1950s, Østerberg specialized in this interplay between glazed and unglazed surfaces. The figure is rendered with modernist simplicity, evoking a primitive yet sophisticated aesthetic that was a hallmark of the 1950s "Danish Modern" movement. The vase is partially glazed, allowing the natural warmth of the stoneware to contrast with the smooth, artistic finish.
Artist: Helge Østerberg (1905–1982)
Origin: Denmark (Own Studio)
Era: 1950s
Technique: Figurative Sgrafitto
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Markings: Signed with his signature "Ø" on the base.
Dimensions: Height: 14 cm (5.5") | Width: 11.5 cm (4.5")