Lejan - Lejan - Sculpture, poisson - 29.5 cm - Ceramic - 1930

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This work is an authentic Art Deco ceramic fish sculpture created by the French artist Lejan (or Le Jan) circa the 1930s.

Characteristics of the work

• Style:
Typical of the interwar period with its clean, geometric, and stylized lines characteristic of the Art Deco movement.
• Material and Finish: Earthenware or glazed ceramic, generally characterized by a delicately crackled glaze. This particular model features an elegant pale pink hue.
• Production: Lejan's animal sculptures from this era were produced by famous French manufacturers, notably the Faïencerie d'Orchies or Saint-Clément.
• Signature: The clearly raised relief signature “LEJAN” is visible on the fin that forms the base of the piece.

Dimensions: height 29.5 cm; length 39 cm; thickness 11.5 cm; weight 1.7 kg