White Sconce with Boy Motif by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son

This exquisite stoneware sconce, designed by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son, features a charming boy holding an urn. It can hold a candle or be used as a wall-hung vase for flowers or branches. The piece is equally impressive as a standalone decorative item. Crafted with a stunning white glaze, the reverse side of the sconce is marked with the Michael Andersen & Son hallmark, which includes a shield with three fishes, representing the coat of arms for the town of Rønne on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Marianne Starck, who joined Michael Andersen & Son in 1955, played a pivotal role in their stoneware production. Dimensions: Height 25 cm, Width 9 cm, Depth 5 cm. Period: 1960s. Condition: Good, with wear consistent with age and use.