René-Yves CRESTON (1898-1964) - Lot 25

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4000 - 8000 EUR
René-Yves CRESTON (1898-1964) - Lot 25
René-Yves CRESTON (1898-1964) Nominoë Large glazed stoneware subject Manufacture Henriot Quimper, circa 1929 Titled and signed underglaze "R-Y Creston" on the terrace and "Henriot Quimper" on the reverse. Small chip underneath Height 37.5 cm x Length 41.5 cm x Depth 13 cm Bibliography - Bernard-Jules Verlingue, "Suzanne et René-Yves Creston", ed. Association des amis du musée de la faïence de Quimper, 2001 - Philippe Le Stum (dir), "Quimper Cornouaille années 1920-1930", ed. Palantines, 2010 - Bernard-Jules Verlingue (dir.) "René-Yves Creston, du trait à la faïence" éd. musée de la faïence de Quimper, 2013 Nominoë, as a knight mounted on a leaping horse, sword in hand, is protected by a helmet and shield bearing a large ermine in the purest Seiz Breur style. A rare print in chocolate-glazed Henriot stoneware, this iconic sculpture by Creston is a tribute to Nominoë, Duke of Brittany, who unified the kingdom of Brittany and whose son, Erispoë, became the first king in 851. The Musée Breton in Quimper holds a polychrome earthenware print of this sculpture. AR SEIZ BREUR CENTENARY SALE 1923-2023
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