An Artist's Plate
Gilbert Portanier (Cannes 1926)
Lot-No. 806
1975. Ceramic, colourfully painted. In the centre abstract figural scene against a cream coloured background, sign. and dat. 'Portanier 75', red border. Metal mounted. Diamm. 32 cm. - French ceramist. After beginning to study architecture in Paris, Portanier quickly turned to painting and drawing as a self-taught artist. After his return to the Côte d'Azur, he met Picasso and began working as a ceramic artist. 1949 foundation of the studio 'Le Triptyque', since 1964 close cooperation with Rosenthal, from 1966-2009 regular exhibitions in the Rosenthal studios. Numerous awards and exhibitions, including at the MKG Hamburg, Kunstgewerbemuseum Köln, Musée National de Céramique, Sèvres and many others.
Gilbert Portanier: An Artist's Plate
Gilbert Portanier (Cannes 1926)
An Artist's Plate
Lot-No. 806
1975. Ceramic, colourfully painted. In the centre abstract figural scene against a cream coloured background, sign. and dat. 'Portanier 75', red border. Metal mounted. Diamm. 32 cm. - French ceramist. After beginning to study architecture in Paris, Portanier quickly turned to painting and drawing as a self-taught artist. After his return to the Côte d'Azur, he met Picasso and began working as a ceramic artist. 1949 foundation of the studio 'Le Triptyque', since 1964 close cooperation with Rosenthal, from 1966-2009 regular exhibitions in the Rosenthal studios. Numerous awards and exhibitions, including at the MKG Hamburg, Kunstgewerbemuseum Köln, Musée National de Céramique, Sèvres and many others.
