POL CHAMBOST (1906-1983) Rare two-tone glazed earthenware "Buste de femme" vase, white for the neck and black for the bust. Incised handwritten signature "Poterie Pol Chambost 1044 Made in France" on reverse of base. Circa 1955 Height 32 cm - Width 27 cm A rare 'Buste de femme' vase in enamelled earthenware. Signed. H. 12 5/8 in. - W. 10 5/8 in. PROVENANCE : Private collection, France BIBLIOGRAPHY : Philippe Chambost, "Pol Chambost, Sculpteur-Céramiste 1906-1983", Somogy Éditions d'Art, Paris, 2006, pp. 84, 81 and 128

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