A very large Telemark rosemaled bowl in finely turned, thin-walled wood — surprisingly light despite its scale, with clean form and confident, classical brushwork.
 
Material: Hand-turned wood, hand-painted in Telemark rosemaling
Size: Diameter 41 cm (approx. 16.1 in), height 16 cm (approx. 6.3 in)
Signature: LRJ, dated 1996
Style: Classical Telemark, with flowing scrolls, stylized flowers and foliage
Colors & Finish: Natural light wood ground finished in clear gloss; matte-painted rosemaling in blue, red, green, ochre/yellow
Condition: Good vintage condition – no cracks, chips, or losses; minor grey surface soil and varnish runs under foot, not visible in display
 
The form is finely judged, with discreet outer border and a low, shaped foot that lifts the bowl gracefully. Despite its monumental size, the thin-walled turning makes it surprisingly light in the hand.
 
The decoration is a strong, classical Telemark composition: lively scrolls, stylized flowers and foliage painted with a steady, confident brush. The contrast between the glossy wood ground and the matte painting gives the bowl a quiet, elegant presence.
 
Condition is very good overall. Expected signs of age are confined to the underside — a little surface soil from tabletops and some thicker spots where the clear varnish has run — while the visible surfaces remain fresh, clean, and beautifully preserved.
 
A strong and refined piece of Telemark craftsmanship: large yet light, technically confident and visually striking. More than a vessel, it is a display masterpiece, meant to hold pride of place in the home.
 
About Telemark rosemaling
The Telemark style is considered the cradle and finest expression of Norwegian rosemaling. Known for its flowing, asymmetrical scrolls, floral motifs, and expressive brushwork, it requires mastery of both form and composition.