Art Deco Saint-Clément French Red Glazed Ceramic Lion

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We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This unique and...

Please read the entire description carefully, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This distinctive and intr...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Statuette of a naked woman sitting in patinated plaster of Paris; plaster of Paris, is a very resistant material, used since ancient times, it was used by the ancient Egyptians as a binder in the construction of the pyramids and is used in sculpture for its strength, the name is linked to the ancient quarries of Montmartre in Paris; the statue is a work of the famous Belgian sculptor and bronze artist Joseph Zomers which he executed between 1915 and 1920 and whose signature is on the pedestal. The woman is represented posing with ill-concealed malice and shows without reticence her body with a thin erotic veil, the artist has not executed the face precisely to accentuate a mysterious charm; it is a figure of harmonic proportions that takes into greater consideration the erotic connotations, however, a refined and elegant eroticism that presents itself in a courteous manner, subtle and suggestive but at the same time provocative and irreverent; the woman, in her most intimate dimension, as a naked presence, defenseless but seductive, becomes the embodiment of the poetic essence of the artist, the emblematic figure of his aesthetics. It is an object in perfect Art Nouveau style (Jugendstil), in fact, many artists of this current used eroticism as their work, portraying women as ethereal and fatal beings, letting themselves be inspired by "le beau sexe" thanks to their naked forms, soft and seductive. Joseph Zomers was born in Liege in Belgium in 1895 and died in 1928; he studied art in Maredsous (Belgium), many of his works are permanently exhibited at the Musèe de Liège; Zomers is well known for his public monument "Tchantchès" in Liege. This great work in stone and bronze is located in the Otremeuse district in Rue Pont-Saint-Nicolas; designed by Joseph Zomers, the statue represents a "hiercheuse", the name was given to the women who pulled the carts in the mine, a tribute to those valiant young people vilified and victims of the exploitation of women's labor, the woman holds aloft the puppet of Tchantchès. Tchantchès is the name given to a puppet that appeared in Liège in the 19th century. The popular character, Tchantchès became over time the archetype of the goodman of Liege, witty and good-natured, wise and subtle, quick to find resolutions and fertile in resources, when he is depressed, he recovers with a joke that reveals the popular Walloon citizen, mocking and sentimental. It was therefore fitting to erect a monument to these two popular and significant symbols of the proud city...

This very fine German Art Deco lion sculpture in ceramic, terracotta and a copper finish was made in the 1930s by EJM. It is in a perfect antique condition with no chips and beautif...

Hand painted glazed terracotta lion sculpture with open mouth. Hand painted sculpture with a lot of presence. Good condition 1960's - Italy Dimensions: Height: 25cm Width: 44cm ...

Large Italian hand painted ceramic lion sculpture from the 1970’s. In beautiful vintage condition. Retains the made in Italy label. Measurements: 11” Deep, 27” Wide, 12” High.

Make a bold statement with this striking vintage Italian glazed ceramic lion—an exquisite decorative sculpture that blends artisan craftsmanship with timeless character. Handcrafted ...