Large Modern Beige and Brown Raku Lamp by Jean Besnard for Keramos Sèvres, 1958

Magnificent, very rare, large vintage/antique 1930-1950 lamp in the Jean-Besnard style, signed by the Keramos workshop by René Hénon or another Keramos workshop ceramist (Dakon, Josef Lorenzl, Michael Powolny, Rudolf Podany, Dora Langer, Hertha Bucher ,Wiener Werkstätte...), Sèvres, France. Crackled Raku ceramics, Modern, Japanese style, very elegant. In the form of a large flared corolla vase with a small round base. Beige color, gray craquelages, dark-brown horizontal grooves on the top band, same color on the base of the foot. Rare or unique, hand-crafted model. 26.8cm total height, 26cm max diameter, 13-14cm diameter for the foot approximately. Very good overall condition, one chip on the rim, possibly enamel defect, and a small spot under the rim, discrete, some discrete manufacturing defects as well, notably beige enamel spots on the dark band. Possibly re-electrified more recently, functional, European plug, gold-plated plastic socket, large screw bulb, wire length 1m90-2m. Sold without bulb. 2,450gr approx. Information on electrical risk: In accordance with Article L 111-1 and L 221-1-1 of the Consumer Code. Equipment sold second-hand = verification and connection to be carried out by a qualified professional.