Pol CHAMBOST (1906-1983) Pichet model 894 dit Escargot, circa 1960 Glazed ceramic, white outside, red inside. Signed Pol Chambost made in France and numbered 894 under the base. H. 42 cm - L. 23 cm. (Two chips on the neck, glazing defect, slight damage to the handle, stains and scratches). References - Pol Chambost Sculpteur céramiste 1906-1983, Somogy, 2006, similar model reproduced on p. 68 and p. 82. - Philippe Chambost, Pascal Marziano, Arnaud Serpollet, 70 ans d'expression céramique française, Les livres de l'îlot, 2020, similar model reproduced on p. 135. Expert : Romain Coulet

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