Vintage 20th-century Ceramic Sculpture Lamp Base By Roland Tostivint, Brittany

A polychrome glazed ceramic lamp base signed by the Breton artist R. Tostivint*, a unique piece from the 20th century. This lamp is in good condition and of high quality. Signed on the base. Note: slight wear to the glaze, see photos. * Roland Tostivint (1933-2008) St-Brieuc. Son of René Tostivint. In Oran, he entered the School of Fine Arts in 1949. From 1950, he learned the craft from a Spanish ceramist, Bartolomé Jorba, a Spanish political refugee and friend of Salvador Dalí and the architect Gaudí. He then returned to St-Brieuc and became a renowned ceramist. He had his workshop on Rue Fardel from 1958. He later moved to Binic in 1968. Dimensions: 19 cm x 19 cm Height: with socket 47.5 cm / without 43 cm Reference: 500 962 All photos are available at: www.antiques-delaval.com