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Sculpture earthenware or stoneware, signed the manufacture of Hubaudière (HB) Quimper and artist Jacques Nam *, representing a dog (a basset hound), vintage twentieth century.
This sculpture is in good condition. It is signed below.
A note: wear and scratches minute time, see photos.
French designer and sculptor, known for his animal works. Around 1900, he joined the School of Fine Arts in Paris. He begins to draw animals to the garden plants or institute Pasteur.Pendant World War, mobilized he made a series of sketches in the Museum of the two world wars. He then made numerous exhibitions animal character. He devoted himself to painting and sculpture. He works then after meeting with HB Jules Verlingue. At that time, he exhibited at the gallery in Paris the Goupy a ceramic Quimper. In 1925 he received a gold MEDAL at the Decorative Arts exhibition and was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour. In 1940, by order of the state, it will begin the decoration of many school buildings. In 1970, he received the award, which recognizes Grammond action in favor of the animal world. In 1971, aged 90, he exhibited in London in the company of the great sculptor Steinlen. Jacques Nam has rubbed many personalities, big cat lovers, such as Jean Cocteau.
