Portanier, Gilbert (1926 Cannes - lives and works in Vallauris) Three-pass vase object. Ceramic, painted in color, probably 1980s. Embossed signature on one side edge. H 22 cm. Vase body over a curved triangular ground plan in mainly orange color scheme, the front side abstract figural design. Triangular vase object. Ceramics, colored, pres. 1980ies. Embossed signature on one of the side arms. Front with abstracted figures, coloring in orange.

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