Art Deco Ceramic Panther from Rima, Primavera, 1940s

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Created in 1912 by rené guilleré, primavera was the atelier of the major department store le printemps. The idea was … Read more Created in 1912 by rené guilleré, primavera was the atelier of the major department store le printemps. The idea was to offer furniture and art objects that combined contemporary aesthetics and quality. The success of the atelier inspired other major department stores to open their own after world war i: la maîtrise at galeries lafayette and pomone at le bon marché. Primavera took part in numerous decorative arts events, notably during the 1925 international exhibition of modern decorative arts. The primavera pavilion was one of the most acclaimed for its originality, leaving a significant mark on the history of the art deco movement. Ceramic panther, primavera black glazed and lustrous ceramic, green glazed eyes circa 1940s dimensions : h : 21 cm ; l : 60 cm ; d : 10cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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