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Marcel Merignargues (France 1884-1965) "Eve and the Serpent" ceramic circa 1930s

Creator: Marcel Merignargues
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Superbly carved and beautifull glazed, this stylized figure of Eve, sensuously encircled by and mounting a powerful serpent, was sculpted by Marcel Merignargues. Merignarues was a French artist who's work explored the theme of Eve and the Serpent on more than one occasion. A large scale Eve and Serpent of Merignarues's, circa 1936, can be found in the La Piscine Museum of Art and Industry in Roubaix, France. Available to you exclusively at Showrooms2220, this piece is marked "Made in France" and includes the sculptor's signature on the bottom as well as an "MM" monogram on the face of the piece.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Ceramic.
Creation Date:	1930's
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	425115

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	9.5 in;	D.	3.5 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	24.13 cm;	D.	8.89 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design