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MOUNTED TUAREG ON A DROMEDARY by JEAN-PAUL GOURDON born 1956

Creator: Jean Paul Gourdon
Offered by: Julia Boston Antiques

Description
MOUNTED TUAREG ON A DROMEDARY
Contemporary sculpture in grès porcelain by Jean Paul Gourdon (b. 1956)
The dromedary is richly adorned with fringing, saddle bags etc; seated on top is the figure of a Tuareg in traditional robes and turban.
He has the reins in one hand and a baton in the other. Finely sculptured in cream coloured grès porcelain stoneware.
Standing on an oval base, signed under the base.
The word “grès” means that the ceramic body of the tile is extremely vitrified, that is to say compact.
The Tuareg homeland today is in the Central Sahara, where they have lived for several thousand years since their ancestors began migrating from the northern
Sahara following colonization of coastal North Africa by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs.
They are known as the “Blue Men,” for their indigo-dyed garments which leave dark blue pigment on their skins,
and as the “Knights of the Sahara” for their generosity, desert hospitality and respect for women.

HEIGHT: 37.5 cm (14¾")
DIAMETER: 37 cm (14½")
DEPTH: 20 cm (7")

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Notes:	Jean-Paul Gourdon often didn't sign his pieces, these sculptures of Tuareg tribesmen have been exhibited in France and this piece came directly form the artist.
Origin:	France
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	White un-glazed grès porcelain
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	2015
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Art Pottery
Dealer Reference #:	2193-2066
Incollect Reference #:	265430

Dimensions

W.	14.57 in;	H.	14.76 in;	D.	7.87 in;
W.	37 cm;	H.	37.5 cm;	D.	20 cm;

Message from Seller:

Julia Boston Antiques, established over 30 years ago in London, specializes in fine European antiques and decoration, with a particular focus on 18th and 19th century French furniture. Located on King's Road, it has become a destination for interior designers, architects, and collectors from around the world. For more information, contact 4402076106783 or email info@juliaboston.com.

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