Mari Simmulson Woman Wall Plaque (Beata 1964)

Mari Simmulson woman’s face decoration rectangular wall plaque. It was designed in 1964 as part of the Beata series for Upsala-Ekeby. Artist Mari Simmulson; Series Beata; Year 1964; Maker Upsala-Ekeby, original production; Material Earthenware; Height: 7.5 inches, Width:  5.9 inches, Depth:  0.4 inches; Marked UE (Upsala-Ekeby), MS (Mari Simmulson), Sweden, 5051. Price: $150

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

Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) was born to Estonian parents in St. Petersburg, Russia. At the start of the Russian revolution in 1917, the family moved back to Estonia. In 1945, Mari Simmulson began working at Gustavsbergs Porcelain Factory. Mari left Gustavsberg in 1949, taking a position at Upsala-Ekeby. Together with Hjordis Oldfors and Ingrid Atterberg, she completed a trio of influential female designers who set the tone for the company in the 1950s.