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Pair of White Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Jacques Adnet
Pair of White Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Jacques Adnet

Pair of White Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of Art Deco white ceramic dove sculptures were realized by Jacques Adnet- one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the Art Deco Era- in France circa...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Pair of Ceramic Doves by Jacques Adnet, Art Deco, Ivory Glaze, 1930
Pair of Ceramic Doves by Jacques Adnet, Art Deco, Ivory Glaze, 1930

Pair of Ceramic Doves by Jacques Adnet, Art Deco, Ivory Glaze, 1930

By Jacques Adnet

Located in CA, CA

Literature: Alain-René Hardy & Gaëlle Millet: Jacques Adnet. Paris. Les Editions de l'Amateur. 2009. Reproduced pp. 32-33.

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Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Doves Sculpture, circa 1930, France.
Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Doves Sculpture, circa 1930, France.

Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Doves Sculpture, circa 1930, France.

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice Art Deco couple of doves, circa 1930, France. Ivory crackle earthenware. Good original condition. Dimensions: 45 cm W, 27 cm H, 16 cm D. All purchases are covered by our Buyer ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

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Art Deco Jacques Adnet Turtledove Ceramic Sculpture, France, 1925
Art Deco Jacques Adnet Turtledove Ceramic Sculpture, France, 1925

Art Deco Jacques Adnet Turtledove Ceramic Sculpture, France, 1925

Located in Morristown, NJ

A rare and important Art Deco ceramic sculpture by Jacques Adnet, depicting a stylized dove—an enduring symbol of peace—executed with the refined restraint and architectural clarity ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Jacques Adnet Ceramic Dove Sculpture
Jacques Adnet Ceramic Dove Sculpture

Jacques Adnet Ceramic Dove Sculpture

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H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 9.5 in

Jacques Adnet Ceramic Dove Sculpture

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare ceramic dove sculpture. Signed.

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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Pigeon Sculpture by Jacques Adnet 1920s
Pigeon Sculpture by Jacques Adnet 1920s

Pigeon Sculpture by Jacques Adnet 1920s

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Pigeon Sculpture by Jacques Adnet 1920s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This Adnet Dove is a perfect addition to any art collection or as a featured piece in interior décor.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Jacques Adnet Porcelain Dove Sculptures, 3
Jacques Adnet Porcelain Dove Sculptures, 3

Jacques Adnet Porcelain Dove Sculptures, 3

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H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

Jacques Adnet Porcelain Dove Sculptures, 3

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Astoria, NY

Three Jacques Adnet (French, 1900-1984) White Glazed Porcelain Dove Sculptures, each marked "Adnet" to base.

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20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Ceramic Doves by Jacques Adnet
Pair of Ceramic Doves by Jacques Adnet

Pair of Ceramic Doves by Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco ceramic doves in ivory and signed Adnet. Taller dove measures 10"H x 5.5"W, the lower dove measures 8"H x 7.5"W.

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20th Century Ceramics

Pair of white Plaster Dove Sconces wall lamps, France 30s Adnet or Serge Roche
Pair of white Plaster Dove Sconces wall lamps, France 30s Adnet or Serge Roche

Pair of white Plaster Dove Sconces wall lamps, France 30s Adnet or Serge Roche

By Jacques Adnet, Alberto Giacometti, Serge Roche

Located in Paris, FR

Rare pair of white plaster dove sconces, France circa 1930 - 1935. . Ay be attributed to Serge Roche and in the manner of Jacques Adnet and Giacometti. .

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Jacques Adnet 1925 Crackled Ceramic Pair of White Peace Turtledove Sculptures
Jacques Adnet 1925 Crackled Ceramic Pair of White Peace Turtledove Sculptures

Jacques Adnet 1925 Crackled Ceramic Pair of White Peace Turtledove Sculptures

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

Pair of Ceramic Adnet Doves of Peace Ht Dove 1 20.5cm x width 19 cm x depth 8.9cm weight 0.6kg Ht Dove 2 13.5cm x width 26cm x depth 8.8cm Weight 0.6kg.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

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Jacques Adnet 1925 Crackled Ceramic Faience Bird Dove Sculpture
Jacques Adnet 1925 Crackled Ceramic Faience Bird Dove Sculpture

Jacques Adnet 1925 Crackled Ceramic Faience Bird Dove Sculpture

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superb Art Deco bird by Jacques Adnet, France. Iconic off-white colored crackle glaze ceramic or faience sculpture featuring a pigeon or turtledove presented at the 1925 Exposition d...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

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Jacques Adnet Style Corner Plaster Dove Sconces, circa 1960
Jacques Adnet Style Corner Plaster Dove Sconces, circa 1960

Jacques Adnet Style Corner Plaster Dove Sconces, circa 1960

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Jacques Adnet Style Corner Plaster Sconces, circa 1960. US Rewired, one bulb, 25 watts max or LED 13 watts.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

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