Georges Jouve
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A white glazed "Trois Boules" ceramic table lamp with craquelure, France, 1950s.
Organic shape, signed JOUVE and artist's mark. Height 47.5 cm, total height including the mount and the offwhite shade 77 cm.
Electrical function not tested. Chip to foot rim and glaze chips.
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner's parents for their holiday home in France.
Thence by descent..
More information
This model, "Trois boules", is known since 1951.
Designer
Georges Jouve is considered one of the most important ceramists of the mid 20th century in France. He was educated at École Boulle in Paris. In 1944, Jouve started his first own studio in Paris. He was soon invited to participate in "La Ceramique Contemporaine" by Compagnie des Arts Francais and subsequently took part in several of the recurring exhibitions of contemporary ceramics.
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