Marianne Starck Galloping Horses Stoneware Bowl

A expressive piece of mid-century Danish ceramic art, this stoneware bowl was designed by artistic director Marianne Starck for the historic Michael Andersen & Søn studio on the island of Bornholm. Rendered in a rich, earthy glaze with warm ochre highlights, the bowl features a dynamic raised relief of stylized, galloping horses swirling around a unglazed textured center.

Starck’s mastery of organic form and graphic relief shines in this piece—the interplay between the raised glossy lines and the matte terracotta undertones creates exceptional depth and tactile movement. Beautifully proportioned as a statement shallow bowl for a dining table or credenza, it represents the raw, nature-inspired warmth characteristic of Bornholm studio pottery.

Hallmarks & Provenance Context

Stamped on the underside base:

• Maker: Impressed three-fish shield motif (the official town heraldry of Rønne, Bornholm, used by Michael Andersen & Søn)

• Designer: Marianne Starck (Artistic Director at Michael Andersen, 1955–1993)

• Origin: Bornholm, Denmark

• Era: Circa 1950s–1960s