Earthenware Bust of Breton Smoking Pipe by Géo Martel, 1900

Description

Earthenware bust by Georges Martel dit Geo (1872-1942) representing a Breton man smoking a pipe.
Georges Martel was a talented … more Earthenware bust by Georges Martel dit Geo (1872-1942) representing a Breton man smoking a pipe.
Georges Martel was a talented painter and ceramist, known for his works marked by realism and strength.
Produced in the factory of Desvres, this cream colored earthenware of craquele aspect is a testimony of a bygone era.
The artist chose to present a man with weathered features, marked by the years. He wears a traditional hat and carries a pipe in his mouth, held by his two hands, to light the tobacco. Of calm aspect, the man seems to lean on a table. He wears a warm smile.
Touching, this work will delight lovers of traditional art objects.

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Period : 1900

Very good condition.


Dimensions :

Width : 40cm
Depth : 21 cm
Height : 28 cm

Weight : 4,6 kg This piece has an attribution mark,
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