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Centaur with a Bow or Sagittaire. Enameled Earthenware, France, circa 1950

$6,946.89
£5,148.03
€5,800
CA$9,483.83
A$10,550.37
CHF 5,530.64
MX$128,922.92
NOK 70,425.74
SEK 66,296.09
DKK 44,160.69
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About the Item

Wall sculpture in glazed earthenware with blue-black flamed and iridescent white enamel. Attributed to Jean Derval. It consists of several elements that are juxtaposed, representing a centaur with a bow. It can be installed on a panel, framed or not, or seal directly on the wall. Dimensions below are only for the sculpture, without wood panel.
  • Attributed to:
    Jean Derval (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 38.19 in (97 cm)Depth: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU93944920463

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