Jean LERAT

(1913-1992)

Triangle Bird

Brown enamelled stoneware.
Original metal base realised by the artist.
Signed J.J. Lerat.
Numbered 1167 – LS.234.
1970.
Unique piece.
Sculpture alone :
Height : 68 cm / 26.8 inches.
Width : 131 cm / 51.6 inches.
Depth : 19,5 cm / 7.7 inches.
Sculpture on the base :
Height : 89 cm / 35 inches.
Width : 131 cm / 51.6 inches.
Depth : 45 cm / 17.7 inches.
Sides of the base : 45 cm / 17.7 inches.

Origin

Jean and Jacqueline Lerat Collection – Bourges – France.
Jean-François Lerat Collection, son of the artists – Bourges – France.
Ader Auction – 24.11.2022 – Lot 82 – Paris – France.

History

This masterpiece was in the garden of the artists house in Bourges during summer.
This work of art is referenced under number 1 in Lerat archives and will be reproduced in the upcoming catalogue raisonné.

Exhibition

Jean et Jacqueline Lerat, céramistes – Treigny, Château de Ratilly, 1989.
J.J. Lerat – Bourges, Maison de la Culture, Mudée du Berry, 1994.