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3 x Charles Lemenceau (1905-1980) for St. Clément. Faïence Art Deco 'Elephants'.

$4,369.47per set
£3,295.38per set
€3,750per set
CA$6,041.17per set
A$6,767.13per set
CHF 3,554.34per set
MX$82,286.14per set
NOK 45,009.57per set
SEK 42,726.19per set
DKK 28,547.45per set

About the Item

Charles Lemanceau was born in 1905 in Paris. In 1923, he worked for Primavera. In 1925, he exhibited in the Salon d'Automne with his fellows Eugene Printz, Louis Sognot, Van Dongen, Vlaminck, Raoul Dufy, Jean Dunand, Henri Matisse, Le Corbusier, Jules Leleu, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Fernand Leger and Maurice Utrillo. In this period, he worked for Saint-Clement and DIM. From 1930, he worked for Maurice Dufrene, Primavera and Sainte-Radegonde. He was a specialist of animal sculptures, and is one of the most important sculptors in the French Art Deco period. These 3 ceramics here are one of famous works An Elephant with calf. All signed. Black, White and Red. There are some small restorations to the bas, see pics. The figures themselves, have no damages or restorations. All figures are marked on the base. Impressed signature. Black: H. 22 x W. 33 x D. 9 cm Red : H. 22 x W. 33 x D. 9 cm White: H. 25.5 x W. 37 x D. 10.5 cm This is one sale (3 figures)
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Repaired: As can be seen on the pics. Some small restorations are made to the base. There are no damages/restorations on the figures themselves. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CASTENRAY, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10254245811872

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