Brutalist Zoomorphic Ceramic Sculpture from La Borne, 1980s

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An exceptional, spectacular and "mystical" spooky sculpture, of natural and wild inspiration, mineral or organic and animal or even\. Shamanic! … Read more An exceptional, spectacular and "mystical" spooky sculpture, of natural and wild inspiration, mineral or organic and animal or even\. Shamanic! in 3 nested parts, zoomorphic, brutalist, free form, shabby-chic\.
it is made up of 2 conical bases which form pedestals or stylized "totemic" legs, on which a long tapered horizontal body with 2 "heads" at the ends is fitted, on which a superb symbolic creature is drawn (like a stylized fox). ), in sandstone (glossy for the feet, shiny on the front and matte at the back of the suspended body) with very beautiful brown, ocher and gray shades. The legs are characterized by 2 appendages or hooks which can be used to hang something, a branch or a utensil, depending on their arrangement. Purchased in a ceramic gallery in vallauris in the 80s and 90s by its previous owner, this mysterious sculpture is signed with a singular monogram, to be attributed, france 1980-1990.

a mystical, ritual or shamanic dimension emerges from this extraordinary piece.
any information welcome!!!

dimensions: h 29.5 x l 39 x d 11 to 14 cm

condition: in perfect original condition.
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