Ceramic mirror francois lembo in vallauris circa 1960

Mirror francois lembo a vallauris circa 1960 era mithe espelt line vautrin. Total dimensions 22.5 / 19 / 2.5 cm. Mirror 14 / 11 cm. A small ceramic wall mirror with burgundy enamel glaze and abstract motif (circa 1960s) attributed to françois lembo. A whimsically decorated wall mirror with gold-colored inner and outer borders framing a lustrous and burgundy enamel in a repetitive pattern. This room is in good condition with vintage character and charm. There is a white ceramic stand and a ring hanging at the back of the room. Although it is not signed, it is undoubtedly by françois lembo. It is a joyful and uplifting piece that is sure to provoke smiles and conversations. Although there has been much confusion between the works of lembo and mithé espelt - his work has long been wrongly attributed to françois lembo this particular wall mirror is undoubtedly by lembo and is differentiated by its particular style in the use of gold enamel and by support. Espelt mirrors almost always have green felt supports. About the designer: originally from vallauris, françois lembo (1930 - 2013) began his pottery career in 1951 in the calva and rossignol workshops. After his apprenticeship, he worked for 3 years in the studio of his father-in-law, marc roussel, before opening his own in the famous town of vallauris, in france, 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 and sold his work to "terre de provence" with considerable success in the 60s and 70s. He worked as a ceramist for about 23 years and passed away in 2013. His son renaud continues as a ceramist in vallauris. Superb. Very low price... Case to s.

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