Large French crackled earthenware sculpture of  a resting antelope.

The work is signed on the base with ‘LEMANCEAU’ and was produced by the faiencerie Saint Clément (faded stamp with “France”).

It was item n° 7 in the Saint Clément catalogue of 1930.

Charles Lemanceau (1905-1980) was one of the most talented animalists of the Art Deco period.

France 1930’s – very good vintage condition – small chip at the base

Literature: “Les animaux en céramique 1920-1940” – Patrick Malaureille – image p. 35

L 30 cm – H 28 cm – D 9.5 cm