Cerabelga - Bookends (2) - Crackled tin-glazed earthenware - Bison

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Rare Art Deco pair of white ceramic faience craquelé bison bookends, signed and attributed to Louis Fontinelle, produced in Marines, Val-d’Oise, France (1927–1929), 17.5 cm high, 18 cm long, 9 cm wide, weighing 1.514 kg.

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Rare pair of Art Deco bookends in the shape of a bison, white glazed and crackled ceramic.

Work by Louis Fontinelle (born September 11, 1886 in Louvroil, Nord of France — died January 11, 1964 in Joigny, Burgundy, France).

Pieces signed, design objects from the Art Deco years, created in Marines, Val-d’Oise, at L Fontinelle’s workshop from 1927 to 1929.
Beautiful typical Art Deco pieces, fluid and undulating lines, geometric shapes and symmetry.
In perfect condition, fine manufacturing quality, no cracks, no chips; see the photos for more details!

Height 17.5 cm
Length 18 cm
Width 9 cm
Weight 1.514 kg

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Rare pair of Art Deco bookends in the shape of a bison, white glazed and crackled ceramic.

Work by Louis Fontinelle (born September 11, 1886 in Louvroil, Nord of France — died January 11, 1964 in Joigny, Burgundy, France).

Pieces signed, design objects from the Art Deco years, created in Marines, Val-d’Oise, at L Fontinelle’s workshop from 1927 to 1929.
Beautiful typical Art Deco pieces, fluid and undulating lines, geometric shapes and symmetry.
In perfect condition, fine manufacturing quality, no cracks, no chips; see the photos for more details!

Height 17.5 cm
Length 18 cm
Width 9 cm
Weight 1.514 kg

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Details

Specific region of origin
val d'oise
Ceramics type
Crackled tin-glazed earthenware
Weight
1.51 kg
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Bison
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Cerabelga
Material
Ceramic
Style
Art Deco
Colour
White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
17.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
18 cm
Diameter
0 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
FranceVerified
13
Objects sold
Private

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