Thomas Hellström hand decorated Baby Fox (Räv Unge) designed in 1973 for the Nittsjö ceramic factory (Sweden). Bottom marked “6397, Nittsjö, Tho” with a Nittsjö label, 3,9 inches tall. Price: $180

Thomas Hellström (1924–2006) was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists of the 20th century. Following his art studies at ”Konstfack” in Stockholm, Hellström worked for the Nittsjö factory for almost 50 years.

May be seen at: Antiques Bel Air – Lowry Hill, 1758 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403