Georges JOUVE (1910-1964), attributed to - Lot 36

Georges JOUVE (1910-1964), attributed to Exceptional black-glazed ceramic lamp with tapered body in two parts joined by a brass ring supporting two bulb holders. The body has a circular base and tapers to a rounded tip. A drum-shaped cream fabric lampshade (refinished on its original structure) is placed in the central part. A steel plate (brought back) was used to weight the lamp. Provenance: private collection, Antibes. Model to be compared with the spinning tops and spinning top sconces produced by the artist in the same years. H: 63 cm; Diam. at base: 17 cm Bibliography: Georges JOUVE, Édition Jousse Entreprise, Paris 2005. For comparison, see a small spinning top sculpture on pages 82 and 83. Expert : Emmanuel Legrand, Paris