François Lembo (1930-2013) Mirror, Vallauris Circa 1970

François lembo (1930-2013) mirror, vallauris glazed ceramic, jewelry, gold, emerald green. Model created around 1970 d 28 cm very good condition. Originally from vallauris, françois lembo began his career as a potter in 1951, working in the calva and rossignol workshops. After his apprenticeship and national service, he worked for 3 years in the studio of his father-in-law, marc roussel, before opening his own studio in vallauris in 1960. Roussel's work, influenced by byzantine art, inspired lembo to create mirrors, often decorated in the style of russian icons. He produced a number of religious icons decorated with small ceramic beads. Lembo sold his works to "terre de provence" and enjoyed considerable success in the 1960s and 1970s. He worked as a ceramicist for over 23 years. He died in 2013.