Art Deco pitcher Simone Larrieu

Large pitcher in earthenware by simone larrieu with large handle, decoration of stylized flowers enamelled polychrome. In perfect condition, it is signed s. Larrieu. Height 17.5cm at the highest. Width 27cm. About... Octave larrieu (1881-1965) Simone larrieu (1912–1996) Octave larrieu and his daughter simone work together in their ceramic workshop near tarbes in the pyrenees. They practice sandstone and faience whose painted or relief decorations are applied according to the drawings of simone larrieu. Painter, pastellist, simone larrieu is a member of the association la palette and decorator on ceramics. It is she who provides most of the decorations of the family workshop. Bibliography: bordeaux art déco, by jacqueline du pasquier, somogy editions d'art, p. 98/99.