Grethe Aaslid 1957 Porcelain Pitcher - Hand Painted Bird Vase Decorative Mid Century Art

Elegant fine porcelain pitcher with an integrated handle, featuring a refined hand-painted decoration by the Norwegian artist Grethe Aaslid in 1957. The piece stands out for its stylized mid-century silhouette and a naturalistic motif depicting two bullfinches on a flowering branch, executed with great detail and a vibrant color palette.

Object History: Grethe Aaslid (1893–1983) was a renowned specialist in porcelain painting in Norway. Her works are prized by collectors for their technical precision and sensitivity in representing Nordic fauna and flora. This specimen, dated and signed on the base, is a testament to post-war Scandinavian design and the tradition of craftsmanship on high-quality porcelain.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1957 (1950s)
- Technique: Hand-painted overglaze, gilded edges.
- Dimensions: Height 20.5 cm (8.07 inches), width 11 cm (4.33 inches), and depth 10 cm (3.94 inches).
- Weight: 245 g (0.54 lb).
- Material: Glazed white porcelain.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks, chips, or restorations observed. The glaze retains its original brilliance and the polychromy remains intact.

This piece is of particular interest to collectors of mid-century European porcelain and enthusiasts of Norwegian decorative arts.