Lilette and Gilbert Valentin Les Archanges collector's lamp, France 1950

Original 1950s ceramic zoomorphic table lamp by Les Archanges Atelier, Lilette and Gilbert Valentin - Vallauris, France. Unique piece for its decor. Earthenware and tinted straw. Partially glazed decoration with gray areas, black and yellow granite. Height: 35 cm - width: 25 cm - depth: 18 cm. Height of the ceramic without socket: 21 cm - width: 12 cm. The small matching empty pocket is offered (16x13cm) is offered with the lamp. Excellent condition with some traces of time. Les Archanges Atelier was then one of the most famous and creative ceramic workshops in France, frequented by many artists, painters, sculptors, musicians, writers, including Pablo Picasso, Jacques Prévert, Georges Braque and Jean Cocteau (close friend, who also suggested the name Les Archanges to the Valentin couple). The Archangels are among the ten most highly valued French ceramicists today. Due to the value of the lamp, I do not offer "small parcel" delivery at the rates negotiated by the site with each other. This will be an insured shipment at the value of the item.