Portanier, Gilbert (1926 Cannes - lives and works in Vallauris) Décolleté object. Ceramic, painted in color, 1989. Signed and dated at the bottom. H. 15 cm. Ceramic object in saddle shape, artistically designed. On the front side with the relief of two breasts. Décolleté object. Ceramics, colored, 1989. signed and dated on lower margin. Saddle form with ornamental painting. On front side application of two female breasts.

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