Charles LEMANCEAU (1905-1980) for Saint Clément - Lot 65

Charles LEMANCEAU (1905-1980) for Saint Clément "Greyhound on the run Cracked white glazed earthenware bas-relief sculpture depicting a greyhound in full race. Signed "Lemanceau" on the base. Length : 43 cm. Charles Lemanceau (1905-1980) for Saint-Clément is a name that resonates in the world of 20th-century ceramics and earthenware. Charles Lemanceau was a French ceramist and designer who worked for the famous Saint-Clément earthenware factory, founded in 1758 and renowned for its decorative and utilitarian earthenware pieces. Lemanceau was one of the most influential designers of Saint-Clément's modern period, contributing to the brand's artistic revival after the Second World War. His work is marked by a constant search for pure forms, simple lines and innovative use of color and texture. One of the main features of his work for Saint-Clément was the introduction of art deco and art moderne motifs into the brand's earthenware productions, while retaining a certain elegance and a strong influence of French craft traditions. His creations ranged from vases, dishes and carafes to dinner services, often characterized by sober colors and geometric shapes, while remaining rooted in a certain visual harmony. Lemanceau combined authentic craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic sense, making his mark on the history of 20th-century French ceramics, particularly when working for such a prestigious house as Saint-Clément.