Antique Art Deco French c1930s Pottery Elephant signed by Louis Fontinelle antique engraving

Antique Art Deco French c1930s Pottery Elephant signed by Louis Fontinelle antique engravingAn antique ceramic designer figurine of elephant raising trunk by Louis Fontinelle (1886 1964) was a French artist known for his sculptures and decorative arts. His works often feature Art Deco influences and he created pieces such as enamelled earthenware and bronze sculptures This piece is in excellent condition and was made c1920~30s and has an intentional craquelure to the glaze. It is signed by the designer. It measures 7" or 18cm height and 4 &

This measures approximately 23

Chinese lions usually appear as male/female pairs with the male holding a ball under one paw

Many featured intricate internal decorations

The vases are gold gilt rimmed and have been hand painted so the designs have slight variations

This piece is part of the Shakespeariana series

The condition was closely inspected and there are no rips or damages

They do not have any chis cracks crazing or restoration

Returning to Faenza after years of war and imprisonment

intricate detailing

18" or 46cm without the glass vase

It features a basket-weave design in delicate relief

Confetti Texture: Created by applying tiny bits of colored slip (liquid clay) to mimic wool—giving the sheep a fluffy