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Francois Lembo Mirror, Ceramic, Jeweled, Jade, Gold, Black, Signed

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Francois Lembo mirror, ceramic, jeweled, jade, gold, and black, signed. Small scale gold glazed mirror with embedded jewel decorations. Signed: F. Lembo with incised signature.

A native of Vallauris François Lembo started his pottery career in 1951 in the workshops of Calva and Rossignol. After his apprenticeship and having completed his national service, he worked for 3 years in his father in law, Marc Roussel's studio, before opening his own studio in Vallauris in 1960. The work of Roussel, influenced by Byzantine art, inspired Lembo to create mirrors, often decorated in the style of Russian icons. He produced a number of religious icons decorated with small ceramic beads. Lembo sold his work at "Terre de Provence" and had considerable success during the 1960s and 1970s. He worked as a ceramicist for 23 plus years. He died in 2013.

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Ceramic, Mirror, Glazed.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Embedded wire hook on back for hanging.
Creation Date:	1970
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	582969