Fontinelle - Louis Fontinelle - Sculpture, Eekhoorn - 22 cm - Earthenware

Louis Fontinelle – Seated Squirrel – Art Deco – Craquelé Earthenware – 22 cm – circa 1930

Characterful Art Deco sculpture of a seated squirrel, signed Fontinelle on the pedestal. The stylized squirrel has a large, upturned tail and stands on a striking, geometrically stepped pedestal.

The rounded body shapes, the open space under the tail and the architectural pedestal form together a beautiful Art Deco composition. The glossy ivory-colored glaze with fine craquelé gives the sculpture a soft appearance.

Specifications

* Artist: Louis Fontinelle (1886–1964)
* Provenance: France
* Period: circa 1930
* Material: glazed earthenware
* Signature: Fontinelle on the pedestal
* Height: 22 cm
* No legible model number found

Condition

The sculpture shows craquelé in the glaze, some crack lines on the squirrel and a chip on the pedestal and along the upper edge of the tail. These details are part of the condition description. See the photos for details and a full impression of the object.