Quimper earthenware statuette Jeanne Levêque Saint-Yves fleur-de-lis 20th century
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Enamelled earthenware statuette, most likely from Quimper, monogrammed JL for Jeanne Levêque* on the back, representing Saint Yves** (Breton saint) in lawyer's attire, with fleurs-de-lis in relief on his robe, from the 20th century.
This statuette is in good condition. Signed on the back.
Please note: some tiny enamel defects, wear and tear, see photos.
She grew up in a family very sensitive to the artistic world. Her father was a decorative painter and her mother ran a store selling decorative objects for the home. She spent her schooling in La Guerche, she was already passionate about drawing and took courses in this discipline, by correspondence then at the School of Fine Arts in Rennes. Encouraged by Mathurin Méheut, whom her father had known during his studies at the School of Fine Arts in Rennes, she finally began a professional life corresponding to her aspirations. Her career will remain animated by the constant support of this artist and friend who was her advisor for many years. 1944 Student at the School of Crafts on rue Duperré in Paris. Her favorite mode of expression is illustration, but she also reveals gifts for modeling.
1946- Internship with Mr. Texier in Malicorne. 1948- Installation of his first workshop in La Guerche de Bretagne. Production of original pieces entirely shaped by hand; the entire production is exhibited at the Perdriel gallery in Rennes. 1950 - Trip to Saint-Anne la Palud. Mathurin Méheut shows him the large gathering on the occasion of the Pardon, many sketches are taken at this time, women and children in costumes of the region and groups of gypsies arriving for the third day, they will be the source of inspiration for future subjects. 1952-62 Very varied production of small series or masterpieces for exhibitions or at the request of amateurs (figurines from the markets of La Guerche, Breton statues of saints from the Plougastel region, nativity scenes and non-figurative decorative pieces, tableware). Jewelry series, some of Celtic inspiration, advertising series printed in numerous copies. Participation in 1955 in the first international ceramics festival in Cannes. Participation in international exhibitions within the framework of the Chamber of Trades. Research rewarded by obtaining a gold medal at the Munich crafts exhibition in 1978. 1996 Discovery by Pierre Henriot, director of the Art Breton earthenware factory, of his religious statues made in the 1960s. Taken over and published by the earthenware factory. (See Galerie Divet website)
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or Yves of Tréguier, or Erwan Helouri in Breton, or Saint Yves in the Catholic tradition, is a priest and official of the diocese of Tréguier, probably born around 1253 at the Kermartin manor in Minihy, in the Duchy of Brittany, and died on May 19, 1303 in the same place. Considered by the Catholic Church to have dedicated his life to justice and the poor, he was canonized on May 19, 1347 by Pope Clement VI. Saint Yves is the patron saint of all professions of justice and law, notably that of lawyer. He is also the patron saint of Brittany and is the subject of a great pardon on the occasion of the feast of Saint-Yves every year in Tréguier. He is generally represented with a purse in one hand, to signify all the money he gave to the poor in his life, and a parchment in the other, which recalls his office as an ecclesiastical judge. He is also often depicted between a rich man and a poor man.