Wiberg was born in Ankarsrum in 1908. He attended the Stockholm College of Drama (Stockholms dramatiska högskola).[1] Later he also studied in France and Italy. Most of his illustrations show Scandinavian landscapes, animals and traditional mythological figures.[2] In the 1960s, he became known in Sweden through his appearances in the nature documentary show Korsnäsgårde.[3] He became known internationally through his illustrations of the Tomten books: Tomten (1961) and Tomten and the Fox (1965). In the Swedish edition of these works, Wiberg's illustrations were published next to the original poems by Viktor Rydberg and Karl-Erik Forsslund. In the international editions the illustration appeared next to a text written by Astrid Lindgren, based on the poems and the illustrations.[4] The success of these works prompted Wiberg to write and illustrate his own Tomten book entitled Gammaldags jul. The book was translated into English (Christmas at the tomten's farm). Another work by Viktor Rydberg, Björn's Advent on Christmas Eve (Lille Viggs äventyr på julafton, 1980) was also illustrated by Wiberg. In 1976 he received the Elsa Beskow badge for his illustrations in the book The big snowstorm (Den stora snöstuellen, 1975). On August 15, 1986, he died in Falköping.[3]

There are a small number of figurines produced of Tomten - one with old fashioned smugglers lamp, one with keys, one with a bowl of porridge and this example with a cooking pot - though some think it could be used as a candle holder. Fully marked to base  374 and Harald Wiberg signature - though of course he did not model it. I have not been able to find any production details of quantities or dates but  after 1980.   Dimensions are 13 x 7.5 cm. and weight is 291 g. Postage is £6.00 second class in the UK - other services are available. This is quite a rare piece - Royal Copenhagen produced a range of nursery tableware and a range of Christmas plates too. 


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