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"Shepherdess and Lamb, " Brilliantly-Glazed Art Deco Sculpture, Primavera, France

$3,750
£2,884.75
€3,348.37
CA$5,288.40
A$5,923.89
CHF 3,111.44
MX$72,032.63
NOK 39,401.02
SEK 37,402.16
DKK 24,990.21

About the Item

Brilliantly glazed in hues of dark pumpkin, emerald green and ruddy putty, this unique ceramic sculpture of a shepherdess in a wide, pleated skirt embracing one of her lambs was created by the famed Primavera workshop, established by Le Printemps department store in Paris. The Atelier Primavera au Printemps, which employed a number of famous artists including René Buthaud, created some of France's finest Art Deco ceramic works in the 1930s, and this is an excellent example. The piece is heavy and substantial, and the glazes are rich and sure. The piece is clearly marked on the bottom.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 7.63 in (19.39 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Several hairline cracks from the original firing are evident where the lamb meet the shepherdess figure, and where the shepherdess' skirt meets the ground below.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865125564182

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