Jean Mayodon, Triton and Mermaid (or Nereid)
Jean Mayodon (1893-1967)
Triton and Mermaid (or Nereid)
circa 1960-61
Pair of glazed ceramic sculptures in shades of green representing a Triton and a Mermaid, or Nereid.
Model created around 1960–1961 for the sumptuous ‘Normandy’ suite on the ocean liner France.
Height 46 cm (18 1/8 in)
Provenance :
- Private collection, France.
- Acquired from the above by the Chastel-Maréchal gallery.
Literature :
- « Mayodon », Gérard Landrot, éd. Argus Valentines, 2004, original brown enameled models reproduced p. 120.
- « Jean Mayodon 1893-1967 », Catalogue d’exposition, Musée Déchelette, Roanne, 15 septembre-15 décembre 1988, éd. Musée Déchelette, similar brown enameled models reproduced on the cover.
- « Jean Mayodon : terres précieuses », éd. Faton, Paris, 2023, similar models reproduced pp. 69 et 119.
