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Product description
Very rare lamp by Lilette and Gilbert Valentin, Les Archanges Vallauris. France, 1950s
Original 1950s zoomorphic table lamp by Les Archanges Atelier, Lilette and Gilbert Valentin - Vallauris, France. Unique piece for its decoration. Earthenware and tinted straw. Partially glazed decoration with gray areas, black and yellow granite.
Height: 35 cm - Width: 25 cm - Depth: 18 cm.
Height of ceramic without stand: 21 cm - Width: 12 cm
The matching small pouch (16x13cm) is included with the lamp.
Excellent condition with a few traces of age.
At the time, Les Archanges was one of the most renowned and creative ceramic workshops in France, frequented by many artists, painters, sculptors, musicians and writers, including Pablo Picasso, Jacques Prévert, Georges Braque and Jean Cocteau (a close friend who suggested the name Les Archanges to the Valentin couple). Les Archanges is one of the ten or so most highly-rated French ceramists today.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsYellow, BlackMaterialCeramic, MetalNumber of items1Brand / designerValentinHeight35 cmWidth25 cmDepth18 cm