Royal Copenhagen Vase. Nils Thorsson Vase. Baca Vase, Faiance Vase.

Royal Copenhagen Vase. Nils Thorsson Vase. Baca Vase, Faiance Vase. Sought after “baca” vase designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen in the 1960’s as part of their Faience/Fajence range. The body of the vase is stoneware and is hand decorated with an intricate design in hazelnut brown and butter yellow. The vase is stamped to the base Royal Copenhagen, Fajence with the edition number 723/3208 and the artists monogram. Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898 – 1975) Ceramic artist and designer for Royal Copenhagen – Aluminia. Nils joined Royal Copenhagen as an apprentice in 1912, and graduated from the royal Danish Academy in 1917. He went on to become Royal Copenhagen’s most prolific designer. He was Artistic director at Royal Copenhagen from 1949 while also artistic director of Aluminia also from 1928-1969. Nils designed at least 5 of the best known production ranges for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia In 1882, the owners of Aluminia purchased Royal Copenhagen factory. Nils designed at least 5 of best known production ranges for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen – Solbjerg (1930’s), Marselis (1950’s) Tenera (1960’s), Baca (1960’s), Diana (1970’s) Bold geometric and abstract glazes, designed by Nils Thorsson. Exemplary condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. The vase is bottle-shaped with a highly textured surface in earthy yellow and brown tones, featuring bold geometric and floral-inspired motifs. Height: 7” Length: 4” Width: 3”