Bidspirit auction | Glazed Ceramic Animal Group, Crackle

Glazed Ceramic Animal Group, Crackle Finish - A French Art Deco crackle-glazed ceramic sculpture depicting a pair of dogs (or wolves/foxes), designed and signed by François Levallois (signed ”L. Francois” on the base), dating from around the 1930s A glazed ceramic animal-group sculpture featuring two stylized, long-eared animals arranged on a low rectangular base. The glossy ivory-to-pale cream glaze has an allover crackle appearance, with modeled fur and landscape details providing texture. Francois Levallois (1882-1965) ceramicist active during the art deco period. Cracked ceramic sculpture - L. François France - 1930 - Ceramic Very beautiful white-beige cracked ceramic. Made by François Levallois, ceramicist active during the art deco period. François Levallois (1882-1965) was a ceramicist trained in Sèvres. He bought the St. Radegonde factory in Touraine from Le Printemps store in 1939. Appearing in the 1920s, cracks (crazed) are intentional and obtained thanks to a thermal shock, dipping pieces in cold water right out of the oven. Object Cracked ceramic sculpture - L. François Material Ceramic Estimated Period 1930 Country of Origin France Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of aging & wear Dimensions 31×8×44 cm Weight 2.4 kg DIMENSIONS: Height: inch / cm Length: inch / cm Depth: inch / cm DIMENSIONS: Height inch / cm Diameter Base: inch / cm Diameter Top: inch / cm Shipping: Basel Auction House will refer local third-party USA and international shippers. Purchase pick up available upon request. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Basel Auction House shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview the item. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE I