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A striking French trompe-l’œil ceramic sphere by Christine Viennet featuring butterflies, leaves, and caterpillars.
A hand-modeled and painted ceramic sphere …
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A striking French trompe-l’œil ceramic sphere by Christine Viennet featuring butterflies, leaves, and caterpillars.
A hand-modeled and painted ceramic sphere by French artist Christine Viennet (b. 1947), celebrated for her imaginative trompe-l’œil ceramics. The creamy, egg-like form is alive with butterflies, leaves, and caterpillars in high relief — a poetic study of transformation and the natural world. Signed “CV France” to the base.
Height: 5 ¾ In.
Diameter: Approximately 6 In.
France Late 20th Century
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 6ʺD × 6ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Other
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Displays well overall. Several butterflies and leaf tips show small losses and edge chips consistent with age and handling; stable … moreDisplays well overall. Several butterflies and leaf tips show small losses and edge chips consistent with age and handling; stable and structurally sound. These imperfections are characteristic of Viennet’s delicate, hand-built forms and do not detract from its charm. less
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