Carl-Harry Stålhane, was a Swedish ceramics artist born 1920 in Mariestad.
Barrel, clubbed for 3 021 GBP at Crafoord Auktioner Lund.
Vase, Rörstrand.
His pieces usually bear the signature CHS, indicating they are mass-produced. Unique and studio productions were signed CH Stålhane in cursive. The studio pieces also had the addition "atelier," and these are not as sought after as the true unique pieces, which also had a date. Often, these pieces also came with a paper certificate confirming that it was a unique artware.
Carl-Harry Stålhane's items have become very popular in recent years, particularly his graceful vases in black, brown, and green glazes. Collectors mainly seek the unique pieces, but even some of his mass-produced items have increased in value.
During his time at Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane also worked as a teacher in glass and ceramics at the School of Arts and Crafts in Gothenburg from 1963 to 1971.
Ceramics, clubbed for 1 176 GBP at Stockholms Auktionsverk Helsingborg.
Leaving Rörstrand
After 30 years at Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane left the factory where he had worked since he was 19 years old. He then started Designhuset in Lidköping, an experimental ceramic center. In addition to ceramic production for commercial purposes, they also offered education. At its peak, about ten people were active within the company. The production consisted of utility goods, decorative items, unique sculptures, and artware. Other artists active at Designhuset included Timo Sarvimäki and Henrik Allert.