Robert MICHEAU-VERNEZ (1907-1989) The two ages of the Bigouden country Polychrome glazed earthenware group Manufacture Henriot Quimper, circa 1932 Signed on the terrace "R. Micheau" and on the reverse "Henriot Quimper 145". Height: 37.5cm Base : 34 x 14cm This model, made for Henriot by Robert Micheau in Brest in 1931, is an edition prior to his marriage in December 1932. It is therefore one of the earliest editions of this rare model. It bears n°145 on the reverse, one of the very best painters at the Henriot pottery between the wars. Bibliography : -Philippe Théallet and Mikaël Micheau-Vernez, "Micheau-Vernez, l'œuvre de faïence", Groix éditions, 2019. Similar model reproduced on p. 50 and 51.

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